Announcements

Tap into construction related stimulus job opportunities

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Learn ways to tap into construction related stimulus job opportunities with www.reContructFL.com.

This virtual one-stop-shopping website provides contractors with FREE information on federal, state and local programs designed to reinvigorate Florida’s construction industry.

Simply:

1) Log on to reConstructFL.com

2) Create an account

3) Start searching for valuable information

The website offers essential information on navigating and accessing stimulus employment programs, upcoming job-related opportunities, and Continuing Education Unit training.

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reConstruct Florida Flyer

Jobs May Rebound in 2010

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:16:00 GMT

USA Today | Jobs may rebound in 2010

Hot Sectors for Energy Auditors

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:23:00 GMT

Are you training to be an Energy Auditor? If not, you may want to re-think your strategy. According to a report from Colorado-based Pike Research the energy auditing market will triple from $8.1 billion in 2009 to $23.4 billion by 2014. This represents a substantial growth potential. See the artcile here: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/02/hot-sectors-for-energy-efficiency

The Banner Center for Construction offers training to become a Level 1 Energy Auditor. For information on the program description, please see this information: http://www.buildflorida.org/LiteratureRetrieve.aspx?ID=56445

New Online OSHA Safety Courses

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:13:00 GMT

Earn a valuable credential in the comfort of your own home, or use our state of the art computer lab!

OSHA Outreach Training is the principal method used to train workers in the essentials of occupational safety and health in Construction.

OSHA 10
Our 100% online, OSHA 10-Hour outreach courses, covers specific OSHA standards and requirements as they apply to industry worksites and teaches safety awareness which helps in recognizing and reducing the risks of job site hazards. This fully narrated and interactive training is intended for entry level workers as an orientation and covers safety and health hazards workers may face on work sites. Our course puts emphasis on hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention.

Upon successful completion of this OSHA approved course, you will receive your 10-Hour Outreach course completion card and completion certificate.

OSHA 30
Our 100% online, OSHA 30-Hour Outreach course, covers OSHA policies, standards and requirements, including safety and health principles for worksites. Our fully narrated and interactive course puts emphasis on hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. This training is intended for people who have some safety responsibility.

Upon successful completion of this OSHA approved course, you will receive your 30-Hour Outreach course completion card and completion certificate.

For more information please contact Jennifer Mullis at (352) 395-5896 or checkout our informational flyer.

Winter 2009 Newsletter

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:59:00 GMT

The Employ Florida Banner Center for Construction (BCC) is excited to send out our latest industry e-newsletter. We hope that you have found the prior e-newsletter interesting and valuable.

View this and other newsletters on our Newsletters page.

Again, our request is to please send it out to your network of friends and business associates. If you send it out to your association network please let us know the date that you sent it out and the approximate number of people to whom you sent it. This will assist us in determining the breadth of its value to the industry and how to better focus the topics for future e-newsletters.

Feel free to respond with any constructive comments to improve future additions. Additionally, give thought to how your industry sector can be represented in future editions and how you might contribute to that effort.

Write or call us via our Contact Us page.

Website Upgraded and Expanded

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:36:00 GMT

The website for the Banner Center for Construction was upgraded to a new Content Management System (CMS) in order to better serve students, professionals, and partners. Improvements include, or are scheduled to include:

New branding from Workforce Florida, Inc.
Calendar of events showing Advisory Council meetings, Mobile Training Center schedule, news & annoucements, and more
A members-only area for Advisory Council members and industry trade instructors—including forums and/or blogs
And more...