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SUMMARY:Practical Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Practical Project Management\n\nCourse Details:\n2 days\, 13 Instructional Hours\n13 Engineering Professional Development Hours (PDHs) \nFor location details and single session availability: \nREGISTER HERE \nCourse Description:\nIn today’s competitive business world\, organizations are taking on an increasing number of projects without the luxury of increasing headcount. More and more\, personnel from every industry\, without fundamental project management skills\, are being thrust into the role of project manager. \nIf you are one of these accidental project managers\, Practical Project Management will give you fundamental project management tools so that you and your current staff/team can hit the floor\, running. This course will give you the skills to effectively and efficiently manage and complete more projects\, successfully\, on time\, and on budget. \nLearning Objectives:\nThis course is designed to help you work smarter and not harder. This can also be an excellent refresher for those who have already had project management training. During this two-day course you will learn how to: \n\nDefine and meet project objectives\, scope\, schedule\, and budget\nPlan\, establish and maintain high-performing project teams with project schedules and critical paths\nExecute and coordinate team tasks\, assignments and manage variances to plans\nPrepare a project charter and/or project A3\nDevelop a work breakdown structure\, sequence\, and critical path\nIdentify\, evaluate\, and manage project risks\nMonitor\, control and facilitate effective team activities and manage communications\nClose and conduct final project reviews with stakeholders and customers\nAnalyze lessons learned\, replicate and improve\, and celebrate\n\nMaterials:\nEach participant will receive a training manual. \nWho Should Attend:\nThis course is recommended for anyone who wants to learn the basics of how to effectively manage projects. \nAdditional Notes:\nWhile this course is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)\, it is NOT designed to prepare participants to become certified in project management.\nThis course also pairs well with Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA)\, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)\, and Effective Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis. \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Policies\n\n\nPayment Info\nCourse & Cancellation Policies\n\n\n\n\nLodging Info\nIES Preferred Hotels\n\n\n\nCourse Info\nRegistration\nFor location details and single session sign-ups: REGISTER ONLINE \nInstructor\nNora Milley\nAdrianne Kroll\nKevin Grayson \nUpcoming Dates\nLocation: Raleigh NC\nStart Date: November 01\, 2023\nEnd Date: November 02\, 2023\nTime: 8:30AM – 4:30PM\nCost: $795\nClick to register for this session
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/practical-project-management/
LOCATION:CALS Booth Field Learning Laboratory – Entomology Classroom\, 4000 Chi Rd\, Raleigh\, NC
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SUMMARY:Prepare to do business with NCDOT and learn of current Contract Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an engaging webinar featuring our distinguished guest speaker – Ms. Tunya Smith\, Director from the Office of Civil Rights at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). This insightful webinar\, “Prepare to do business with NCDOT and learn of current Contract Opportunities\,” will provide a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights into the current and future landscape of transportation in North Carolina. \nWhen.  November 1\, 2023 at 11:00. \nOur NCDOT speaker\, Ms. Tunya Smith\, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. During this webinar\, Ms. Smith will delve into a variety of topics\, including: \n\nTransportation Challenges and Opportunities: Discover the pressing challenges faced by NCDOT and the strategies being employed to address them. Explore the exciting opportunities on the horizon for improved transportation in our state.\nSustainability and Environmental Initiatives: Learn about NCDOT’s commitment to sustainability and how the department is actively working to reduce its environmental impact while enhancing transportation infrastructure.\nInnovations in Transportation: Get a sneak peek into cutting-edge technologies and innovations that are transforming the way we travel\, commute\, and transport goods in North Carolina.\nCurrent Contract Opportunities: Gain insights into NCDOT’s infrastructure and service projects and the criteria your company must meet in order to win contracts with NCDOT.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to connect with the NCDOT and explore the exciting developments and strategies that will shape our state’s transportation future. \nRegistration.  This is a free event; however\, registration is required to receive the log-in credentials.  To register\, click here.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/prepare-to-do-business-with-ncdot-and-learn-of-current-contract-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative (ECEAI) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the launch of the Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative Pilot in North Carolina\, and we invite you to be part of our first cohort! \nAbout the : Our mission is to help minority-owned businesses in North Carolina engage with\, expand\, and sustainably grow in the energy industry. Throughout the 8-week Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative Pilot cohort\, participants will engage in hands-on workshops\, interactive discussions\, case studies\, guest speaker sessions\, and practical exercises. This comprehensive program aims to equip participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources necessary to excel in clean energy\, including access to Department of Energy grants and contract opportunities. \nWorkshop Topics include: \n\nIntroduction to Clean Energy\nRegistering for SAM.gov\nRegulatory Landscape for Clean Energy\nDeveloping Clean Energy Projects\nEnergy Storage Solutions for Clean Energy Businesses\nBuilding Sustainable Business Models\nClean Energy Project Financing\nCohort Graduation\n\nProgram Workshop Dates:  \n\nSeptember 27\, 2023 (Cohort start)\nOctober 4\, 2023\nOctober 11\, 2023\nOctober 18\, 2023\nNovember 1\, 2023\nNovember 10-11\, 2023 (Cohort Graduation)\n\nProgram Workshop Times: 6:00 – 9:00 pm EST \nWorkshops will be hosted virtually unless otherwise specified \nBusiness Eligibility: \n\nAt least fifty-one percent (51%) of the business is owned by one or more persons who are members of at least one of the following groups: African American\, Hispanic\, Asian American\, American Indian\, Female\, Disabled\, or Disadvantaged.\nThe management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more owners of the business who are members of at least one of the groups set forth in the groups above.\nMust have a minimum of 3 years business operation\nMust provide goods or services applicable to the Energy Industry\nThis pilot ECEAI Cohort is for North Carolina-based companies\nParticipants must reach at least 80% attendance to complete the program.\n\nApplication Details: The deadline for applications is September 15\, 2023 11:59pm. To apply\, please complete the application form in its entirety ECEAI Cohort Application Form \nFor more information about the Equitable Clean Energy Advancement Initiative\, program details\, and application guidelines\, please reach out to assistant program manager\, Christine Edwards at christineedwards@blacksolar.org 
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