September 2022 - September 2023 Career Development & Safety Education COURSE CATALOG Building MINDS. Building SKILLS. Building ABCKEYSTONE.ORGFUTURES.ABCKeystoneLeads,Champions&ServestheConstructionIndustry.
FIND YOUR NEXT LEADSPROJECTWITH Serving all Pennsylvaniaofandthe Mid-Atlantic region! Trade Association that has served the Commercial c onstruction industry since 1886. Gain access to timely information on project leads and bids within your region. Track projects throughout the entire bid process. Enhance your networking opportunities through numerous industry events. PBE.ORG johna@pbe.org 717.307.9999 Our Membership also offers Employee Benefits including Group Health, Life and Disability, 401K MEP Program, Exclusive Auto Program, plus discounts on Continued Education and Certification Courses. FIND YOUR NEXT LEADSPROJECTWITH Serving all Pennsylvaniaofandthe Mid-Atlantic region! Trade Association that has served the Commercial c onstruction industry since 1886. Gain access to timely information on project leads and bids within your region. Track projects throughout the entire bid process. Enhance your networking opportunities through numerous industry events. PBE.ORG johna@pbe.org 717.307.9999 BXPA.ORG johna@bxpa.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter ................................................. 2 Education & Training at ABC ............................ 3 Blueprint Reading ............................................ 4 Construction and Trade Related ..................... 5 Health Care Academy ................................... 6-7 Human Resources ....................................... 8-11 Customized Training .......................................11 Leadership & Management ..................... 12-17 Peer Groups .............................................. 18-20 Professional Development ...................... 21-24 Technology Series .................................... 25-27 Lorman Continuing Education ......................27 Pre-Apprenticeship .........................................28 MSTRC Scholarships .......................................28 Apprenticeship ................................................29 Safety Consulting Services ............................30 Safety Certification Classes ...........................31 Safety Compliance Training .................... 32-33 OSHA Industry Regulations ...........................33 OSHA-Related Safety Training .......................34 ABC’s Safety Management System ................35 Safe & Healthy Construction Pledge .............35 Discover ABC ............................................. 36-37 abckeystone.org
Career Development: The need for skilled individuals–in the field and office–is growing every day. It is more important than ever to attract and retain the best talent. Investing in your team’s educational development is a great way to keep top performers. We offer first class resources to tap the potential of all your employees.
Safety Training: Safety has become more of a necessity when running a business, not just for the protection of employees, but for opening opportunities. Many members are finding it more difficult to bid certain jobs because it requires a contractor to be pre-qualified. Often times, this qualification includes a lowered frequency and severity of injuries as well as employee training and the documentation to support that training. ABC Keystone is here to help. We can assist with OSHA compliance or customized training to suit your needs. We offer the more commonly requested trainings throughout the calendar year, but do not feel like that is the only offering. Contact us to discuss customized training, and we will work to accomodate your company’s unique needs! Browse the catalog for our extensive listing of courses offered through September 2023, and check our website for updates and newly scheduled courses. Most classes can be customized! Contact Barbara today for tailored training for your team. For additional information on all courses and to register: abckeystone.org | (717) 653-8106
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ABC Keystone creates an enriching, interactive educational environment where active learning can thrive. Hands-on skills practice, group discussion, role playing, information sharing, coaching and other innovative methods are used to equip students with the skills needed to immediately and effectively implement what they have learned. We offer a range of classes developing the hard and soft skills needed for success. Some of our flagship courses include: ASHE Health Care & Certified Health Care Exam Prep, Interpersonal Relationship-Building, Leadership Development, HR Management, Supervisory Training, Dynamic Crew Leader, Blueprint Reading, Excel, Sales and Project Management. We also have Peer Groups for Executive Leaders, HR and Business Development Professionals to encourage continuous development and sharing of best practices. Our latest seminars provide vital, timely training to promote your team’s synergy and effectiveness. Among our recent additions are: MS PowerPoint,® MS Word,® and Leadership 2.0 (which focuses on building inclusive, diverse and equitable teams), Medical Gas & Vacuum Piping Systems, Construction Estimating I & II, Construction Spanish, Member-exclusive FREE Hot Topic Seminars, as well as FranklinCovey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.®
Barbara Holtzapple, Director of Educaction | Kevin B. Keith, Director of Safety Services the full education & training calendar at: abckeystone.org
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ABC Member: $475 Non-member: $640 Advanced Blueprint Reading November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7 & 14, 2022, or March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm each session
Instructor: Ed Fisher, Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc. Gain Practical, Hands-on Experience with Blueprints! symbols, abbreviations, and line types to assist in reading construction prints, details, and elevation drawings to master adding & subtracting dimensions, calculating areas and volumes from blueprints how to use architectural and engineering scales No prior experience with blueprints required
Basic Blueprint Reading September 14, 21, 28, 2022 5, 12, & 19, 2022, or January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 & 15, 2023, or April 26, May 3, 10, 17 & 24 & 31, 2023
Headquarters (Manheim), unless otherwise marked Information current as of August 1, 2022 Course listing subject to change For additional class information, updates, and registration,
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We can customize training for your team! Are you in need of a different location or dates? Tailor training to your team at our location or yours! Contact: barbara@abckeystone.org
Instructor: Ed Fisher, Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc. Take Your Blueprint Skills to the Next Level! how to find the proper details and wall section and verify the correct dimensions how to spot conflicts and omissions in the construction plan set and how to resolve inconsistencies in the plans confidence in reading construction blueprints for estimating work, build construction work, material takeoff, and checking dimensions and interpret prints faster and more accurately for fewer mistakes and greater productivity to look ahead and to anticipate the next subcontractor’s work needs
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“Dynamic Crew Leadership was helpful to me by growing my knowledge in leadership styles/processes and teaching me how to apply the things I learned. I plan to hold my crew accountable while giving clear instructions. I also plan to address conflict and not “promote what I permit.” Overall, I really enjoyed the class and appreciate all the time Mike put into teaching it. Andy Houck, B.R. Kreider & Son,
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5 Construction & Trade Related Specialized Knowledge & Skills Register Online! abckeystone.org Basic Construction Spanish Dates and times coming soon! Please check our website for more information. Conversational Spanish for Construction Jobsites & Safety! Held in partnership with Tec Centro • Incorporate Construction Spanish into your field team’s leadership training for better communication while working on modern, diverse jobsites • Learn Spanish terms and conversational phrases that will make your jobsites safer, more efficient, and effective places for all Construction Estimating I November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7 & 14, 2022 8:00 am - 11:00 am each session Instructor: Tim Sullivan, Retired Maximize Success in the Bid Process! • Gain confidence in the bid process • Understand and practice cost control methods • Realize bids built for maximum benefit ABC Member: $600 Non-member: $810 Construction Estimating II March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 & 19, 2023 8:00 am - 11:00 am each session Instructor: Tim Sullivan, Retired Maximize Success in the Bid Process! • Build on your skills developed in Estimating I • Further explore the pricing phase, the bid process, cash flow and program cost estimating • Participate in a mock Bid Day ABC Member: $600 Non-member: $810 Textbook: $125 Dynamic Crew Leadership Choose your session: October 3, 17 & 24, 2022, or February 13, 20 & 27, 2023, or April 3, 10 & 17, 2023 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm each session Instructor: Mike Greene, IntegrityWorks Coaching Creating Versatile Leaders for Effective Teams! • Learn how to work with different communication styles • Master time management and organization • Practice critical conversations from the jobsite • Grow team unity and buy-in • Includes comprehensive DiSC profile ABC Member: $395 (2022) | $425 (2023) Non-member: $535 (2022) | $575 (2023)
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ASHE Health Care Construction Training - Offered Annually!
Discounted hotel pricing available for all ASHE courses! Contact ABC Keystone: (717) 653-8106
In the Health Care Construction Workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of working in a health care construction environment, helping you position yourself as a desirable candidate for health care construction jobs. Earn 17.5 CEC’s (equivalent to 17.5 contact hours)
• Facilitate and effectively participate in communication with the health care construction or renovation project team and stakeholders
Instructors: Certified ASHE Staff Comprehensive Preparation for the CHC Exam
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• Identify codes and standards compliance issues that are impacted during planning, design, construction and renovation, and implement measures to ensure compliance ABC or ASHE Member (BEFORE Dec. 22 deadline): $995 ABC or ASHE Member (AFTER Dec. 22 deadline): $1,045 Non-member(BEFOREDec. 22 deadline): $1,450 Non-member(AFTERDec.22 deadline): $1,500
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Before attaining premier CHC status, you want to ensure that you are adequately prepared for the exam.
January 24 & 25, 2023 | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
“The instructors provided a great deal of personal experience from the faculty’s daily lives at their hospitals/facilities. I will use this additional knowledge at my projects as well as when training our new employees entering this type of work setting. The course is great. The instructors were well-versed, organized, and they kept me involved and entertained.”
ABC or ASHE Member (BEFORE Dec. 22 deadline): $475 ABC or ASHE Member (AFTER Dec. 22 deadline): $525 Non-member(BEFOREDec. 22 deadline): $675 Non-member(AFTERDec.22 deadline): $725
Instructors: Certified ASHE Staff
In partnership with American Society for Health Care Engineering of the American Hospital Association Take your career to the next level - Get certified in health care construction!
ASHE Certified Health Care Constructor (CHC) Exam Review Program
January 26, 2023 | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Disclaimer: These programs are official ASHE programs being hosted by ABC Keystone. Pricing, registration, and coordination of these events are determined by ABC Keystone. Registrations for these programs are not transferable to other ASHE Courses. Courses to be held at ABC Headquarters (Manheim), unless otherwise marked Information current as of August 1, 2022 Course listing subject to change
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• Articulate factors that are unique to the planning, design, construction, and renovation of health care facilities and implement best practices based on those factors
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Latest Rulings and Compliance Issues in Health Care Construction
7 Infection Control Risk Management (ICRA) - 16-Hour Certificate Course Choose full 2-day ICRA course or 1st Day, 8-Hour ICRA Refresher course October 13 & 14, 2022 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm each day Day 1 Location: ABC Keystone’s Nittany Valley Office, Howard, PA Day 2 Location: Discovery Space, State College, PA Also Octoberavailable:18&19, 2022 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm each day ABC Keystone Headquarters, Manheim Instructor: Greg Ashman, Professional Training Associates, Inc. (PTA) • Day 1 of this course explains the importance of construction-specific infection controls and best management practices for use in health care settings • Day 2 covers the techniques for constructing hard-wall barriers for the highest risk projects. This extensive hands-on exercise allows participants to construct a containment using drywall and metal framing, just as required in most health care facilities ABC Member or Hospital Partner - 16-hr: $695 Non-member - 16-hr: $950 ABC Member or Hospital Partner - 8-hr: $325 Non-member - 8-hr: $450 Medical Gas and Vacuum Piping Systems December 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2022, or January 31, February 1, 2 & 3, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm each session Instructor: Jeff McBride, CMGV, Medgas Consultants, Inc. Installers Certification Course ASSE 6010 • Discover safe practices for medical gas pipeline equipment installation • Gain hands-on training to further your understanding • Receive Medical Gas certification upon successful completion ABC Member: $1,195 Non-member: $1,610 Health Care Academy Elite Health Care Training Register Online! abckeystone.org
8 Human Resources Professional Recertification Credit Courses For additional class information, updates, and registration, go online: abckeystone.org Human Resources Management Academy
Instructor: Jim Weischedel, Samaritan Consulting Group
Entire series approved for 22 credit hours towards PHR, SPHR and GPHR professional re-certification. Each session approved for 1.84 SHRM credit hours. September 2022 - December 2023 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am each session Sessions in the Series: Coaching Employees, Performance Feedback & Appraisal September 21, 2022, or September 20, 2023 Best Practices for Expectations, Goals and Appraisals Increase your understanding and discover: • How to effectively set employee expectations and goals • Coaching to engage and improve performance • Strategies for difficult conversations regarding poor performance • Establishing a performance appraisal instrument and process • Traditional vs. new and innovative ways of administering performance appraisals • Best practices on delivering performance appraisals to employees Conducting Investigations, Disciplining & Terminating Employees October 19, 2022, or October 18, 2023 Deal with Tough Issues Legally and Effectively Increase your understanding and discover: • How to run a professional internal employee conduct investigation • Effective disciplinary action and termination processes • The appropriate steps in a progressive disciplinary action process • Typical disciplinary action steps for a variety of infractions • Key issues to consider prior to terminating an employee • Legal risks and exposure when improperly terminating an employee Employee Relations & Engagement November 23, 2022, or November 15, 2023 Strategies for Retaining Your Best Talent Increase your understanding and discover: • HR’s role in employee relations • Modern research on employee engagement • The impact employee engagement can have on an organization’s profits and other key business performance indicators • The key elements of employee engagement • Practical examples to increase engagement • How to measure employee engagement • Strategies to retain key employees and improve overall retention rates SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $150 Non-member: $200 SAVE $300! SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $1,500 Non-member: $2,000 Register for the entire academy! • Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage people • Increase confidence in knowing your processes are fully in compliance • Be up to date on current laws that affect your company’s practices • Ask questions and gain insight into industry-specific best practices - Start at any session! -
9 Human Resources Professional Recertification Credit Courses Employee Orientation, Training & Development December 21, 2022, or December 20, 2023 Onboarding, Career Ladders and Promotion Planning Increase your understanding and discover: • Key elements in effective employee orientation programs • How to identify and use competencies for positions • Conducting competency-based skills gap analysis and creating development plans • Succession planning for key positions within organizations • Developing career ladders • Promoting leaders from within and the key evaluation competencies Pay, Benefits & Other Rewards January 18, 2023 Creative Compensation Solutions for the Modern Workforce Increase your understanding and discover: • How to set up a compensation structure • Key steps in job evaluations • Creating variable pay plans • Managing a merit pay increase process • Key components of executive compensation • How to develop and execute benefit strategies • Benchmarking benefit plans and cafeteria plans • Other creative rewards that can engage and retain the workforce Safety, Security, Health & Leaves of Absence Management February 15, 2023 OSHA, ADA, Violence, Fitness, Workers’ Comp and Reporting Increase your understanding and discover: • The mechanics and challenges of managing FMLA and other leaves of absence (medical, personal, military, jury duty, etc.) • An overview of OSHA and what it takes to comply with their regulations • How to set up and run a safety committee • The basics of drug testing processes • Ways to maintain security in the workplace • Health issues facing HR, including managing ADA, fitness for duty exams, and employees posing a serious health risk to organizations • Strategies to effectively manage workers’ compensation processes, including recordkeeping and reporting HR’s Strategic, Operational & Administrative Roles March 15, 2023 Foundational Skills Training on the Key Issues, Laws and Best Practices in HR • Identify HR’s strategic, operational and administrative roles within an organization • Understand how to effectively manage organizational change • Learn methods of HR strategic planning and key management competencies • Foster culture development and effective communication systems • Balance organizational needs and employee advocacy • Promote ethics in business Sessions in the Academy (cont.): Join the series at any time! “I loved the interaction and suggestions from the rest of the class. I will go back and implement new ideas to help with recruiting and hiring right away.” – Leslie Reinford Slaymaker Rentals & Supply Co.
10 Human Resources Professional Recertification Credit Courses Employment Laws, Compliance & Minimizing Risk April 19, 2023 Understand Specific HR Laws and Their Potential Impacts Increase your understanding and discover: • The primary employment laws that impact HR processes • Illegal discrimination and harassment risks and prevention strategies • Ways to minimize employment legal risk • Employment laws, regulations and their agencies • How to properly classify jobs as exempt or nonexempt under the FLSA • Basic concepts of unions and union avoidance strategies • Key policies contained in an Employee Handbook Job Descriptions, HR Recordkeeping & Reporting May 17, 2023 Key Areas of Focus in HR Evaluation Audits Increase your understanding and discover: • How to write an effective job description • The relationship between job descriptions and other key HR processes • Key records employers must create and maintain • HR reporting requirements • How to set up a personnel file, HR records and retention schedules • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans • The benefits of conducting an HR compliance and effectiveness audit • Main areas HR auditors evaluate Effective Recruiting & Hiring June 21, 2023 Brand Your Company to Attract the Right Talent Increase your understanding and discover: • Effective recruiting strategies and sources • How to create an attractive employment brand and advertisements • Best practices to establish an effective hiring process • The advantages of promoting from within • Questions interviewers can and cannot legally ask in an interview • Ways to handle difficult hiring topics (e.g., reasonable accommodations of applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act) Behavioral-Based Interviewing July 19, 2023 Hiring the Right Fit for the Position and Culture Increase your understanding and discover: • How to establish critical competencies for positions • Ways to develop behavior-based interviewing questions that target critical competencies • Interviewing strategies for organizational cultural fit and values Employment Assessments August 16, 2023 Incorporating Assessments Into Hiring and Staff Development Increase your understanding and discover: • The background and science behind assessments • Effective and legal assessments used in the hiring process • Assessments used for employee development and team building • How assessments can be used for technical skills (e.g., mechanical aptitude, Microsoft Excel®, keyboarding) • Incorporating assessments into hiring and development processes Sessions in the Academy (cont.): Courses to be held at ABC Headquarters (Manheim), unless otherwise marked Information current as of August 1, 2022 Course listing subject to change
Human Resources Professional Recertification Credit Courses 11 • Convenient location – your place of business or ABC • Flexibility of scheduling • Cost effective • Greater access to specialized trainers, subjects, seminars, and classes • Program content customized to your specific needs Our most requested customized offerings: • Blueprint Reading • Dynamic Crew Leadership • Superintendent Skills/Productive Conflict • Leadership Development/Communications • Safety Training • Time Management • Conflict Managment For more information, please contact: barbara@abckeystone.org | (717) 653-8106 Strengthen Your Workforce – Your Way Through ABC Keystone’s Customized Education and Training Solutions “The customized education from ABC Keystone made it possible to schedule the training close to our facility and had a very positive impact on our operation, and it was easier to schedule everyone that needed the education. We minimized lost time on jobs due to reduced travel, and we saved wages that would have normally been paid for travel time to ABC’s facility. Additionally, being able to complete the education as a dedicated group helped to improve camaraderie and teamwork within the company.” - Ted Garrety, President, Garrety Glass, Inc. Our Members Say it Best: Prevailing Wage & Davis Bacon No-cost Workshop October 18, 2022 | 8:00 am - 9:30 am Instructor: Mike Mullen, BENECO Learn the Rules & Streamline Your Processes • Discover how to save 8-10% on total labor cost • Learn about leveling wages between prevailing wage and private jobs • Find out how to attract and retain skilled craftsmen with long-term benefits • Gain information about offering cost-effective health and retirement benefits • Enhance your knowledge of submitting certified payroll ABC Member: Free to attend! ABC Keystone’s Customized Education & Training
12 Leadership & Management Great Teams Start with Great Leaders The Leadership Development Series Instructor: Jeff Witmer, Pathway Business Advisors 8:00 am - 10:00 am each session Entire series offered annually - October through June Sessions in the Series: Self-Management October 11, 2022 Strategies to Improve Productivity and Results • Be inspired to strengthen your leadership skills in a world of constant change • Get more done in less time • Create a new kind of schedule • Discover your “zone” Setting & Achieving GOALS November 8, 2022 Workshop Your Goals for Quantifiable Results • Learn how to select and define goals for you and your team • Successfully design measurable goals for quantifiable results • Discover the discipline and daily practices needed to reach your goals Leadership vs. Management December 13, 2022 Characteristics of Great Leaders and Developing Talent • Learn what makes a great manager or a great leader – they are not the same! • Gain skills to recognize and develop your next generation of leaders • Develop awareness of the characteristics needed of leaders and how to further develop them SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $150 Non-member: $200 SAVE! SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $1,215 Non-member: $1,620 Register for the entire series! • Gain a well-rounded understanding of effective leadership • Be accountable to yourself and your team for desired outcomes • Effectively schedule your time for quality results • Learn how to communicate with all types of personalities • Expand your circle of influence in the industry • Confidently lead others to achieve more
“This is a great series that helped me to understand different leadership styles. I will use elements of each to improve my leadership and getting the team onboard with the ‘we can’ approach.” – Rob Stauffer, Wohlsen Construction Company 13 Leadership & Management Great Teams Start with Great Leaders Discovering Your DiSC Style January 10, 2023 Unlock the Key to Your Communication Style • Discover and understand your communication style • Learn about other styles and how better to connect Communication is Everything! February 14, 2023 Improve Relationships through Effective Communication • Learn to decifer others’ styles quickly for more effective conversations • Practice conversations for success • Develop strategies for better outcomes Attitude Adjusments March 14, 2023 How to Recognize, Diffuse and Handle Attitudes • Find out what attitude adjustments you may need to make and how to implement the change • Discover how to diffuse the negative attitudes of others that disrupt team progress • Learn what to do when a teammate with great skills has an attitude that gets in the way • Be a leader who projects positivity and cultivates an encouraging team environment Networking, Referrals, Strategic Alliances April 11, 2023 Expand Your Circle of Influence • Discover how to effectively network • Understand referrals – discover the keys to success • Build a strategic alliance network Developing High Trust Teams May 9, 2023 Develop, Retain and Attract the Best Talent • Discover how to quickly build trust • Break down trust barriers • Create a plan for success Understanding Financials for Non-Accountants June 13, 2023 Breakdown of the P&L, Balance Sheet and Financial Trends • Decipher the P&L • Learn how to spot financial trends • Understand numbers important to your business/department • Better understand the balance sheet “This series really got me to focus on getting back to leading with questions and not just providing answers. I want to continue to explore more about the ‘stop doing’ list and working to streamline more of our processes.” - Julie Horn, Horst Group, Inc. Sessions in the Series (cont.): For additional class information, updates, and registration, go online: abckeystone.org
14 Leadership & Management Building Healthy Teams and Organizations The Leadership 2.0 Series Instructor: Jeff Witmer, Pathway Business Advisors 8:00 am - 10:00 am each session The Leadership 2.0 Series is a five-session series designed to enhance your awareness and effectiveness as a leader in today’s world. Build on your skillset gained from the Leadership Development Series! Sessions in the Series: Emotional Intelligence December 20, 2022 Get Better Results by Increasing EQ • Identify areas of personal strengths and weaknesses in EQ • Reduce conflict and tension with other teammates • Become more confident in your decision making Leading a Multigenerational Workforce January 17, 2023 Setting Your Diverse Teams Up for Success • Become more mindful of generational attitudes and gain confidence in navigating them • Learn how to bridge the differences in “languages” being used • Effectively manage a diverse team as a cohesive, productive unit Overcoming Incivility In the Workplace February 21, 2023 Creating Environments Where Everyone Feels Comfortable • Recognize when civility is breaking down and know the right ways to respond • Grow your leadership capabilities and become better equipped to engage your team • Create a team culture where everyone feels comfortable, valued and performs at their best everyday Motivating Fellow Employees March 21, 2023 Inspiring Teams to Greater Productivity • Become more motivated personally and professionally • Successfully manage the poorly motivated to aspire to greater productivity • Lead a cohesive team with common goals and expectations Negotiating for Win-Win Outcomes April 18, 2023 Cultivating Successful, Long-Term Negotiation Partners • Be confident in your ability to negotiate • Learn how to uncover the other’s true desired outcomes • Build long-term trust relationships with negotiation partners SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $150 Non-member: $200 SAVE! SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $675 Non-member: $900
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Zach Latchford, Galbraith/Pre-Design, Inc. “Many of the strategies discussed in this course will be absorbed into my daily routine and our company processes. Building team relationships and talking through things to plan together will benefit us all.”
15 Leadership & Management Manage Priorities from Award to Final Payment Project Management Instructor: Tim Sullivan, Retired 8:00 am - 11:00 am each session September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022, or January 11, 18, 25, February 8, 15 & 22, 2023 Be the Project Manager that other companies want to work with by improving your management style. This comprehensive, 6-week course will yield immediate and lasting results in new efficiencies, effectiveness and communications in all aspects of the project from pre-bid presentations through the final payment. This course for the complete project manager is perfect for those in their first five years or those who might grow into the position. • Enhance your knowledge of the complete construction planning process • Refine scheduling, documentation and record-keeping techniques • Learn time management, delegation and negotiation skills • Manage project resources using quality control and ethical values SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $600 Non-member: $810 “The class will help me to stay more organized with my planning and run a better-rounded jobsite.”
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16 Leadership & Management Next Level Training for Productive Jobsites Superintendent Training Program (STP) 7:30 am - 4:00 pm each session This comprehensive six-unit program focuses on the knowledge and skills that every supervisor must have to be an effective manager of people, time, equipment and materials. Come away with increased leadership and communication skills and understand how to save time and money through better planning and scheduling. Learn to improve productivity and manage projects more efficiently to control costs. Fine-tune your understanding and administration of contracts, develop problem-solving skills, and learn to implement risk management skills. Individuals who complete the six Superintendent Training units will receive a Superintendent Training Program certificate of completion. Units do not need to be taken in order. The STP program was developed by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Take the next step to ensure that you or your field leaders are well-trained and increase your bottom line! Communications September 15, 29 & October 13, 2022 Instructor: Jeff Witmer, Pathway Business Advisors Effective Communications for Great Teams • Become a more effective communicator with your team • Navigate different personalities and be ready to deal with confrontation in positive ways • Improve conversational, electronic and written communication skills • Hold team meetings that net the results you want SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $575 (2022) | $600 (2023) Non-member: $775 (2022) | $810 (2023) SAVE! SERIES OF 6 PRICING: ABC Member: $3,150 (2022) | $3,300 (2023) Non-member: $3,900 (2022) | $4,380 (2023) Planning & Scheduling October 20, November 3 & 17, 2022 Instructor: Tim Sullivan, Retired Intentional Practices for Desired Outcomes • Learn to prepare, communicate and execute a plan • Maximize efficiencies with scheduling software in the field and office • Understand the value savings with intentional scheduling practices • Increase project quality and team harmony through thoughtful planning “This program is a benefit because it brings a new perspective to what we do daily. There are many strategies and resources that can be utilized that aren’t necessarily taught in the field.” - Matthew Briegel, Conewago Enterprises, Inc. Lock in 2022 pricing! Sign up at series rate before January 1, 2023!
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“The Leadership and Motivation class has helped me to understand more about being a competent leader, not only by the information presented, but also by the interactions with others in the classroom activities. I plan on implementing strategies to keep a happy and efficient jobsite. The class was fantastic.” Tyler Troup, E.G. Stoltzfus Construction, Inc.
ABC Keystone’s Business Development Peer Group Peer Groups Business Development ENTIRE SERIES - FOUR SESSIONS: ABC Member Single Session: $150 SAVE! ABC Member Entire Series: $550 Get together with fellow sales professionals, business developers, sales managers, small business owners – anyone responsible for revenue generation to share experiences and help one another improve personal and company performance in an encouraging environment. • Discuss common challenges and brainstorm solutions • Learn best practices and gain accountability • Explore new methods with others facing similar challenges Upcoming Sessions: March 22, June 21, September 20 & November 22, 2023 Please contact the Chapter office at (717) 653-8106 or register online to join the next session. Courses to be held at ABC Headquarters (Manheim), unless otherwise marked Information current as of August 1, 2022 Course listing subject to change Exclusively for Business Development Professionals in ABC Keystone Contracting Firms Faciliator: Mike Greene, IntegrityWorks Coaching 9:00 am - 11:00 am each session 18
19 ABC Keystone’s Construction Contractor Human Resources Peer Group PeerHumanGroupsResources ENTIRE SERIES - FOUR SESSIONS: ABC Member: $495 Get together with fellow HR professionals to share experiences and help one another improve personal and company performance in an encouraging environment. • Find practical solutions to common industry problems • Maintain a network of peers for support and sharing of best practices • Discuss common challenges and brainstorm solutions Upcoming Sessions: September 14 & November 9, 2022, February 8, April 12, September 13, & November 8, 2023 Please contact the Chapter office at (717) 653-8106 or register online to join the next session. Courses to be held at ABC Headquarters (Manheim), unless otherwise marked Information current as of August 1, 2022 Course listing subject toExclusivelychange for HR Professionals in ABC Keystone Contracting Firms Faciliator: Gale McLean, PHR, SHRM-CP, Contractor Benefits Group, LLC 9:00 am - 10:30 am each session
20 PeerExecutiveGroupsLeaders ABC’s Executive Leader Peer Group has proven to be an invaluable resource for CEOs and top-level decision-makers representing companies of diverse size and industry. The first half of the workshop will consist of an introduction and instruction on the subject of the day and the second half will be spent focused on real world application. This could include case studies, attendee trouble shooting, best practice sharing, and peer coaching. • Gain close relationships with industry peers • Discuss common challenges and brainstorm solutions • Learn best practices from other industry leaders • Explore new methods with others facing similar challenges Join the Peer Group at any time! Register for FOUR sessions at a discount. Upcoming Sessions (choose four consecutive dates at a series discount): October 20, 2022, January 19, April 20, July 20 & October 19, 2023 ABC Keystone’s Executive Leader Peer GroupRegister Online! abckeystone.org Exclusively for Executive Leadership in ABC Member Contracting Firms! Facilitator: Jeff Witmer, Pathway Business Advisors 7:30 am - 10:00 am ENTIRE SERIES - FOUR SESSIONS: ABC Member Single Session: $199 SAVE! ABC Member Entire Series: $699 “The Executive Leader Peer Group exceeded my expectations. I will be working to further evolve our culture to support ongoing collaboration and development.” - Daniel Rodenour, Union Quarries, Inc.
21 Professional Development Developing Interpersonal Skills for Success The Professional Development Series Instructors: Leslie Wireback, Lancaster Society for Human Resources Management Karen Snyder, Talent Management for Ultra Positive Assertiveness September 7, 2022, or September 6, 2023 Successful Interactions Result in Win-Win Outcomes • Gain an assertiveness style • Discover ways to develop and practice positive assertiveness • Use body language to help reflect your assertiveness • Learn how to communicate effectively using positive assertiveness • Develop your personal action plan for change “This is a great course. I learned how to stand my ground without being aggressive about it. I will communicate better with others by not creating barriers and using alternative phrasing. ” - Kevin Geary, LEW Site Construction LLC Delegating for Results March 1, 2023 Develop Talent, Streamline Processes & Increase Team Output • Develop team talent • Accomplish more in less time • Increase results and team unity • Devote time to your most critical tasks • Navigate difficult conversations with grace • Find solutions to “time crunch” issues Building Accountability April 5, 2023 Accountability Building for Successful Teams • Produce measurable results to meet your goals • Create a culture of accountability with your team • End the frustrations that come from falling short of success • Reach next level performance through personal accountability Courses to be held at ABC Headquarters (Manheim), unless otherwise marked Information current as of August 1, 2022 Course listing subject to change SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $150 Non-member: $200 SAVE! SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $850 (2022) | $875 (2023) Non-member: $1,125 (2022) | $1,150 (2023) For additional class information, updates, and registration, go online: abckeystone.org
22 For additional class information, updates, and registration, go online: abckeystone.org Professional Development Developing Interpersonal Skills for Success Successfully Managing Change May 3, 2023 Smooth and Successful Change Management Yields Lasting Results • Take charge of personal, managerial and/or organization change • Develop plans upfront to achieve success • Plan for desired outcomes and any challenges that might ensue • Produce realistic, achievable and measurable results • Practice change-resistant encounters to know what to say and do Conflict Management June 7, 2023 Improve Outcomes Through Positive Strategies • Assess your skills in dealing with conflict • Discover ways to sense conflict before it escalates • Establish ground rules for resolving conflict • Receive positive benefits from conflict and reduce the negative • Achieve personal, professional and organizational growth • Practice conflict resolution skills and receive feedback Time Management July 12, 2023 Increase Efficiencies to Achieve More • Identify causes of procrastination and indecision • Pinpoint personal time-wasters • Increase your concentration and focus • Schedule your time more effectively • Stay on track and keep important goals top of mind • Learn to stay in balance and be more effective and productive Gain confidence and credibility through the DevelopmentProfessionalSeries Designed to help you achieve your career goals! Sessions in the Series (cont.): “I enjoy how interactive this series is. The instructor breaks the ice early on and makes the classes enjoyable.” - Alex Tomasetti, Benchmark Construction Co., Inc. Providing Quality Customer Service August 2, 2023 Keys to Attract and Retain Customers • Offer consistently excellent customer service • Improve standing in the marketplace • Manage the customer experience rather than “winging it” • Gain practice in dealing with challenging situations • Handle difficult customers and situations while preserving relationships • Establish procedures for consistent execution
SalesWorks! September 12, 19, 26 & 30, 2022, or May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Instructor: Mike Greene, Integrity Works Generate Revenue and Develop Long-Term Clients! • Leverage your creativity by defining and systematizing your sales process • Build a purposeful and energizing sales plan; then learn to execute and adjust • Develop long-term clients through deep and purposeful relationships • Sell more in less time – gain balance and energy through focus, purpose and effectiveness • Know your numbers, what they mean and how to improve them ABC Member: $450 Non-member: $595 23 Professional Development Continue Enhancing Your Effectiveness “What Was I Thinking?” NEW Decision-making Seminar from ABC! September 22, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 am Instructor: Rob Skacel, PhD, True Edge Performance Solutions Make Better Decisions So You Can Live and Lead with Confidence! Every decision has consequences. Why do smart, successful people take foolish risks that tarnish their careers? Yet, taking some risk is critical in order to grow and lead a fulfilling life. This course, based on the recently released book of the same title, puts forth a model to help leaders learn to embrace wise risks and avoid foolish ones. • Identify the “Four Propositions of Risk” that come with any risk-based decision • Recognize various ways that past success and a growing reputation can increase one’s vulnerability to poor judgment • Utilize the DOPE Model of Risk Initiative to navigate personal and professional decisions – to set boundaries, determine acceptable levels of risk, and develop a game plan for taking wise risks and avoiding foolish ones • Implement both self-applied and externally applied methods for uncovering personal blind spots and employing meaningful Non-member:ABCaccountabilityMember:$50$75Attract, Recruit & Retain Your Team! Building knowledge improves your bottom line. Discover these courses and more at: abckeystone.org “SalesWorks is an excellent course! I plan to develop new time management and goal setting structures going into the new year.” - Mitchel Coleman, Weaver Superior Walls
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25 Technology Series Gain Tech-Savvy Skills to Stay Competitive Microsoft® Office Training Excel:® Basic October 4, 2022 Basic Worksheet Functions, Formulas and Working with Data • Discover how to create spreadsheets with confidence • Learn basic formulas, manipulate data and page layouts • Make professional looking spreadsheets suitable for presentation Microsoft® Office Training Excel:® Intermediate I October 18, 2022 Creating 3-D Spreadsheets and Charts while Using Logical Formulas • Learn to create advanced formulas • Analyze data with functions and PivotTables • Work with tables, visualizing data with charts, inserting graphics and enhancing workbooks with confidence Microsoft® Office Training Excel:® Intermediate II November 1, 2022 Protect Worksheets, Manipulate Dates, Create and Use Macros • Be comfortable in creating macros • Gain confidence in using graphics in your spreadsheets • Work with advanced formatting and data manipulation Microsoft® Office Training Excel:® Advanced November 15, 2022 Advanced Techniques for Analyzing, Manipulating and Presenting Data • Learn advanced charting and pivot table techniques • Gain advanced experience with macros • Enhance your advanced formula understanding • Create excel forms with ease Microsoft® Office Training Excel:® Full Series Go from an Excel® Novice to Expert in Six Weeks! Instructor: Edie Margolis, PC Easy 8:00 am - Noon each session SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $300 Non-member: $400 SAVE! SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $975 Non-member: $1,295
26 Technology Series Gain Tech-Savvy Skills to Stay Competitive Microsoft® Office Training Word:® Basic March 7, 2023 Get Up to Speed Quickly with Microsoft Word® • Discover how to create Word® documents with confidence • Learn how to navigate, edit, and format documents • Make professional looking documents suitable for presentation Microsoft® Office Training Word:® Intermediate I March 14, 2023 Bullets, Numbering, Word Art, Graphics and Mail Merge • Learn how to separate documents into sections and apply dramatic effects • Be confident in using word art, styles, and newspaper columns • Make professional looking documents to print or email through mail merge • Microsoft® Office Training Word:® Intermediate II March 21, 2023 Using Fields, Auto Correct, Joining Tables and Macros • Discover how to combine Word® files with confidence • Learn how to find and replace text, create symbols and joining tables • Make professional looking forms, graphics and use macros with ease Microsoft® Office Training Word:® Advanced March 28, 2023 Advanced Techniques for Protecting, Manipulating & Managing Documents • Discover how to protect, compare and track changes to files • Learn how to manage files, create and use master documents, envelopes and labels with confidence • Make professional looking documents with tables, templates and forms Microsoft® Office Training Word:® Full Series Increase Your Abilities with Word®! Instructor: Edie Margolis, PC Easy 8:00 am - Noon each session SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $300 Non-member: $400 SAVE! SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $975 Non-member: $1,295
27 Technology Series Gain Tech-Savvy Skills to Stay Competitive Microsoft® Office Training PowerPoint:® Basics April 11, 2023 Gain Confidence in the Basics! • Create PowerPoint® presentations with confidence • Become comfortable with creating charts, graphs and using graphics • Make professional slides suitable for presentations Microsoft® Office Training PowerPoint:® Intermediate April 18, 2023 Power Up Your Presentations with Advanced Features! • Gain confidence that your presentations are streamlined and look professional • Become comfortable with advanced formatting, modifying objects and importing data • Animate graphics and hide/delete/copy/ duplicate slides with ease • Create dynamic slide shows with special effects and advanced features Continuing Education by Lorman Education Services • Live seminars • Webinars • On-demand products • Cost effective • Convenient • CEUs available ABC Members Receive a 15% off Lorman Discount Rate on Live and On-Demand Webinars! The 15% discount is also applicable to All-Access Pass: Pay once and get a full year of unlimited training in any format, at any time. Call 1-866-352-9539 or register lorman.com/training/abckeystoneat:MentionPrioritycode16007anddiscountcodeT7434343 *15% discount also applicable to All-Access pass: Pay once and get a full year of unlimited training in any format, at anytime. Wide variety of topics available: Construction, Financial Reporting, HR, Legal, Project Management, Professional Development, Safety, and more! Microsoft® Office Training PowerPoint:® Full Series Level Up from PowerPoint® Novice to Expert! Instructor: Edie Margolis, PC Easy 8:00 am - Noon each session SESSION PRICING: ABC Member: $300 Non-member: $405 SAVE! SERIES PRICING: ABC Member: $550 Non-member: $745
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in Manheim, PA. Program graduates receive credit towards registered apprenticeship, along with an OSHA-10 card and a certificate of completion. Preparing Students for Apprenticeship and Beyond! The Future of the IndustryMerit Shop Construction Scholarship Program For more information, please contact:Assistingstephanie@abckeystone.orgindividualsseeking to further their education in careers in construction. ▪ Applicants must enroll in a trade school, college or university program directly related to a construction career. ▪ Sponsored by Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors. ▪ Administered by the Merit Shop Training & Research Center. ▪ Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Merit Shop Training & Research Center Committee solely on the basis of merit and without regard for the race, color, religion, national origin and sex of applicants. Each academic year, scholarships are awarded to 8-12 outstanding applicants. The amount of each scholarship is determined by the Merit Shop Training & Research Center Committee and generally ranges between $1,000 and $5,000 per scholarship. To date, a total of $574,850 has been awarded. Deadline for applying is February 24, 2023 To view information on past awards and to download an application, please visit the News & Resources section ofabckeystone.org.Formoreinformation, please contact: Stephanie Larkin, VP of Education, Safety & Workforce Development stephanie@abckeystone.org Do you shop with Amazon? You can help support the Merit Shop Training & Research Center by connecting to Amazon Smile - at no cost to you! Learn more: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2121806 28
P-A Connection is Pennsylvania-registered construction pre-apprenticeship program providing a direct path to registered apprenticeship at ABC Keystone. Connection prepares students with foundational knowledge applicable to one of the registered apprenticeship trades available through ABC ClassesKeystone.take place at ABC Keystone’s training facility
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Safety Consulting Services at ABC Keystone Looking for a Solution for Your Safety Needs? ABC is Here to Help! ABC Keystone's safety consulting services are flexible and customizable to your company’s needs providing you the opportunity to efficiently and economically keep your employees safe. ABC Keystone is your resource for safety consulting and training at your location or at ABC! Kevin B. Keith Director of Safety Services kevin@abckeystone.org • Safety training and certification • Crafting or updating of safety plans Including jobsite-specific safety policies • Navigating OSHA requirements • OSHA citation counseling • Prepare and present safety meetings • Safety recognition program development • Serving as your employer representative • One hour free safety consultation ABC is the Answer: ABC Keystone 135 Shellyland Road Manheim, PA 17545-8683 (717) 653-8106 | abckeystone.org Building Minds. Building Skills. Building Futures. For more information on Safety Consulting Services for your company, please contact: For a full schedule of safety training opportunities, please visit abckeystone.org or We can customize training for YOU! Contact: barbara@abckeystone.org for details Electrical, ladders, fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, personal protective equipment (PPE), mechanized equipment, hearing protection, flammable material storage, confined space, tool condition/use, housekeeping, and more! Safety services provided on a contract basis or on an as-needed basis for ABC Keystone members at member rates. Plus, save time and money with jobsite inspections and audits reviewing: STEP Members SAVE! Apply for STEP: abcstep.org
31 CertificationSafetyClasses Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Class Choose your session: September 15, 2022 October, 4, 2022 (Nittany Valley) October 10, 2022 November 4, 2022 December 2, 2022 December 6, 2022 (Nittany Valley) January 20, 2023 February 6, 2023 March 10, 2023 April 14, 2023 May 19, 2023 May 23, 2023 (Nittany Valley) June 12, 2023 7:30 am - 12:30 pm (Headquarters) 9:00 am - 2:30 pm (Nittany Valley) Instructor: Kevin Keith, ABC Keystone OSHA recommends trained first aid providers at all workplaces of any size if your jobsite is more than three-four minutes away from medical help. Certifications are good for two years. ABC STEP Member: $75 (2022) | $90 (2023) ABC Member: $80 (2022) | $99 (2023) Non-member: $115 (2022) | $129 (2023) Mobile Elevating Work Platform (Aerial Lift) Training Choose your session: September 23, 2022 October 3, 2022 November 7, 2022 March 7, 2023 April 21, 2023 June 7, 2023 7:30 am - 11:30 am Instructor: Kevin Keith, ABC Keystone • Gain the training and documentation needed to be successful in the workplace using aerial work platforms • Learn more about: ANSI regulations, OSHA regulations, jobsite hazards, inspections and fall protection needs ABC STEP Member: $110 (2022) | $120 (2023) ABC Member: $125 (2022) | $140 (2023) Non-member: $180 (2022) | $200 (2023) Rough Terrain Forklift Training: Classroom and Training/CertificationPractical Choose your session: September 12, 2022 October 6, 2022 November 1, 2022 March 23, 2023 April 6, 2023 May 8, 2022 May 23, 2023 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Kevin Keith, ABC Keystone • Obtain certification to operate a rough terrain forklift • Implement safety techniques learned in class on the job • Understand how to use the equipment safely while reducing injuries, product, structural and equipment damage ABC STEP Member: $110 (2022) | $120 (2023) ABC Member: $125 (2022) | $140 (2023) Non-member: $180 (2022) | $200 (2023)
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33 ComplianceSafetyTraining Electrical Safety – Protection Requirements from OSHA and NFPA 70E November 22, 2022 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Instructor: Kevin Keith, ABC Keystone • Gain an understanding and appreciation of the link between risk-taking with electricity and life-threatening injury • Develop the knowledge and decision-making skills needed to place equipment into an electrically safe work condition and to safely carry-out this work in accordance with OSHA expectations where live work is authorized • Display a professional company image and exceed customer safety expectations by updating your existing electrical safety policies and procedures to current NFPA 70E standards • Properly select the appropriate PPE for tasks that involve troubleshooting and live work ABC Member: $175 Non-member: $280 Competent Person for Supported Scaffolding November 14, 2022 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Instructor: Kevin Keith, ABC Keystone • Improve your ability to recognize hazards • Learn to construct and assess a scaffolding system • Be informed on proper use of protection devices ABC Member: $125 Non-member: $180 How to Comply with OSHA? ORDER Your copy of: OSHA’s 29CFR 1926 IndustryConstructionRegulations from ABC Keystone! - Most updated version - Handy and readily available access wherever you need it! Please call for current pricing. Contact Kevin at (717) 653-8106 or tokevin@abckeystone.orgplaceyourorder. mostYourcost effectivevendor! For additional class information, updates, and registration, go online: abckeystone.org We can customize training for your team! Are you in need of a different location or dates? Tailor training to your team at our location or yours! Contact: barbara@abckeystone.org
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OSHA 10-Hour Construction Choose your session: October 20 & 21, 2022 January 16 & 17, 2023 February 1 & 2, 2023 (Nittany Valley) May 11 & 12, 2023 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Kevin Keith, ABC Keystone Understand the value of safety and its role in organization profitability and survival Develop hazard identification skills and knowledge to prevent accidents, reduce losses and comply with the law Prevent fines by understanding what is expected by OSHA before OSHA walks onto the jobsite Display a professional company image by effectively managing workplace safety obligations
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Let’s Talk ABC! 37 If You Support Free Enterprise in Construction, ABC Keystone is Your Association. Advance Your Business with ABC! “Out of our 215 employees, roughly half are engaged at some level in ABC. We rely on ABC for apprenticeship training, 50-60% of our field staff take training from the Chapter, and several of our office staff are on committees. ABC is widely relied upon in our office.” – Warfel Construction Company CONNECT to Opportunity PROTECT your Business and Employees Gain a COMPETITIVE Edge ABC Keystone Leads, Champions & Serves the Construction Industry. For more information, contact: Mike Bachman, Director of Membership (717) 653-8106 or mike@abckeystone.org
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