October 18-20, 2010 – Scottsdale, Arizona

Registration is now open for AGC’s 2010 Training & Development (T&D) Conference and HR Professionals Conference.   For 2010, the conferences will be co-located in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the T&D Conference beginning on the morning of October 18, lasting through mid-day on October 19, and the HR Professionals Conference beginning on the morning of October 19, and concluding at noon on October 20. There will be one joint session on the morning of October 19.

Each conference offers unique opportunities for HR, training and workforce development professionals in the construction industry.

The T&D Conference will offer sessions on benefiting from the challenges of generational diversity, linking performance management to employee learning, implementing project team training, building partnerships with academic institutions, giving high-impact presentations, and more.  
 
Sessions for the HR Professionals Conference address issues related to drug testing and substance abuse management, conducting workplace investigations, analyzing the risks and benefits of modern technology in the workplace, using performance management to enhance company and individual growth, utilizing a variety of compensation best-practices in a rebounding economy, and more. 

See full session descriptions, schedule, registration, and hotel information here.

Don’t miss out on the early-bird discount; register online today.
*Hurry! Registration rates increase after September 15, 2010.

By Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick
There is no question that training is “on trial,” being charged with incurring costs that exceed the value it brings to the business.  Business leaders are carefully examining training costs and questioning the expenditures.  Unfortunately there is quite a bit of evidence for the prosecution that shows that training alone only delivers about 15 percent effectiveness on the job.  The result is that training professionals are being found guilty around the world.

Sadly, even when training programs do bring significant value to the business as part of an integrated action plan, training professionals are often unsure of how to demonstrate the value in terms the business recognizes.  Attend the Training on Trial workshop on October 18 at the AGC Training and Development Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, to learn practical ways to create and demonstrate training value in your organization.  Wendy Kirkpatrick, co-author of the book Training on Trial, will facilitate this eye-opening and interactive program.

During the session, you will hear the statistics that threaten the training industry.  The workshop will then quickly direct participants to a positive, solution-oriented perspective.  Participants will learn the critical difference between effective training and training effectiveness.  Using the Kirkpatrick Four Levels™ as a framework they will discover the measurements that mean the most to their corporate jury.

This workshop will include group activities that allow participants to apply the principles and obtain a complete understanding of the concepts.  Participants will walk away with a list of specific actions they can take to increase the business value of their training programs.  Don’t miss this opportunity to obtain simple and practical ideas to strengthen the value of training in your organization and make a true business contribution.

For complete information about this and other sessions, as well as the schedule, hotel information, and registration form, visit the AGC Training & Development Conference website.

Wendy Kirkpatrick is the director of Kirkpatrick Partners, the One and Only KirkpatrickTM Company.  She is the co-author of Training on Trial (AMACOM 2010) and Kirkpatrick Then and Now (Kirkpatrick Publishing 2009).  Wendy is the co-developer of the Kirkpatrick certification programs and is a certified instructional designer.  She draws on two decades of business and training experience to make her teaching relevant and impactful.

AGC is proud to announce the release of the Newly Revised 2010 Version of the OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach Training Programs powered by 360Training.com.

New features and updates include:
• New LCMS course player,
• Completely revised content to include the newly mandated two hour introduction to OSHA,
• More student interactivities,
• Engaging student questions and more.

The OSHA 10-Hour is designed for anyone involved in the construction industry. The OSHA 30-Hour is specifically devised for safety directors, foremen and field supervisors as the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues.

Programs are available 24/7 and provide working professionals the opportunity to continue their career development in off-hours and at their own pace. Upon successful completion of the courses, participants will receive an OSHA Construction Outreach course completion card from the Department of Labor.
These online courses have been reviewed and accepted by OSHA for online distribution.

OSHA 10-Hour Course: $89     With study guide: $125**
OSHA 30-Hour Course: $195    With study guide: $244**

**Study guide option: The new OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour study guides will ensure you are ready to take the final exam to receive your DOL Card. The Study Guide will assist you throughout the online course and can also be used for future reference.

GROUP RATES:
Group rates are available for orders of 10 or more. For group purchases, AGC can provide the supervisor with reports on the employees’ time in course, completion status and grades. To inquire about group rates, email education@agc.org.

Click here to purchase or learn more about the variety of online courses that AGC offers.

The new content launches August 18, 2010, and AGC has scheduled two webinars to help you learn more about this exciting program! 

That’s right, the release of AGC’s second edition of the Building to LEED® for New Construction curriculum is just around the corner, and we have TWO great webinar opportunities for members to learn more about this new resource and to prepare potential instructors to deliver the training.

August 12, 2010 – FREE Webinar: Building to LEED for New Construction, 2nd Edition Preview
Program will offer course administrators, instructors, company executives and training directors interested in sending employees to the course, and even those interested in attending the training themselves, a first look at the new course materials.

Following successful completion of this webinar, participants will have the ability to:
    • Identify the impact of LEED Green Building on the construction process,
    • Explain the differences between LEED for New Construction v 2.2 and v3 and 
      why the revision was necessary,
    • Identify the learning objectives for the new Building to LEED for New
      Construction course,
    • Discuss the GBCI’s credentialing process,
    • Discuss AGC’s green construction resources.

August 26, 2010 – Webinar: Building to LEED for New Construction Train-the-Trainer
Program will provide the skills essential to effectively instruct the second edition Building to LEED courses - specifically how to teach adult learners, encourage interaction among participants and use the course manuals to prepare for and deliver courses. Registrants of this webinar will receive a copy of the Building to LEED for New Construction, 2nd Edition, Instructor’s Guide as part of their registration fee —only $125 for AGC Members ($155 non-members).

Following successful completion of this webinar, participants will have the ability to:
    • Describe the changes made to the Building to LEED for New Construction, 2nd 
      Edition course approach,
    • Explain the course learning objectives,
    • Identify the target course audience and how to adapt the course to fit a 
      wide range of participants,
    • Distinguish the major differences between LEED v2.2. and 3 and how
       they are identified in the course,
    • Discuss the difference between design and construction submittals,
    • Recognize situations in which they should bring their own examples into the 
      class to demonstrate the impact of LEED on a contractor, and
    • Explain the various exercises included in the new course.

Click here to learn more or register for the programs. For more information, please contact curriculum@agc.org or (703) 837-5387.

This intensive, interactive course is based on the Kirkpatrick Four Level methodology for training evaluation: Reaction, Learning, Behavior and Results.

Participants will thoroughly explore the Kirkpatrick Four Levels and methodology, delve into the reasons why evaluation is critical to training success, and hear case studies and success stories from companies that have used the model effectively.

Course Objectives:
After this course, you will be able to:
• Objectively determine where to allocate training resources to create the most business impact.
• Create an effective program evaluation plan that maximizes business results and minimizes resources employed.
• Define the critical difference between effective training and training effectiveness.
• Evaluate programs using appropriate Kirkpatrick Four Level tools.

The Kirkpatrick Four Level online course starts on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, and runs each successive Wednesday through October 6, 2010. Participants can elect to participate in the first three segments of the program to receive the Kirkpatrick Four Level Evaluation certificate, or to participate in all five segments and be eligible to receive the Kirkpatrick Four Level Evaluation Certification. 

Click here for more information and to register online.

Today’s challenging climate offers many opportunities for sharp and confident project managers to succeed. Experienced project managers who attend AGC’s Construction Project Manager Course learn from industry experts while learning best practices from their peers gathered from across the country.

Date                                             Location
September 26-October 1                San Jose, Calif.
December 5-10                             Dallas, Texas

Participants are eligible to receive the following continuing education credits:
• 4.2 ANSI/IACET CEUs
• 42 AIA LUs
• Continuing Professional Development (CDPs) Units from the American Institute of Constructors (AIC)

Ideal candidates for AGC’s Construction Project Manager Course are project managers with six years of experience or two years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Contact education@agc.org with questions or for more information.