Are you a Contractor?
Our model at WORC² will not offer a ‘one size fits all’ package to its clients. Scheduled classes and workshops are based on suggestions from contractors like you and are designed for both you and your team’s participation.
At WORC², we recognize that each contractor has its own identity, strengths, and weaknesses. The success of any contractor is based on its team, strategic planning, and access to capital. We will assist you with implementing a plan that will prepare your company for longevity and success. Our scheduled classes and training will include Bidding & Estimating, Risk Management & Insurance, Access to Capital, and Foreman/Project Management.
At WORC², expect:
Individualized business counseling, with one-on-one opportunities with industry professionals.
Support with bid proposals
Identification of bid opportunities
Training events for you and your team
Networking and matchmaking events
Quarterly seminars with City of Boston departments: Office of Economic Development, BRJP, BPDA, and DND
Access to Capital
This workshop will educate small business owners/entrepreneurs on how to build a business credit profile and alternative ways to gain capital. Attendees will also learn about the types of lending possibilities with banking institutions private lenders and community development financial institutions (CDFI) along with the various reasons why business owners may need to borrow capital.
Construction Bonding
A workshop that will highlight the various types of surety bonds, how to begin the process of obtaining a bond, the role of the agent/producer and underwriter, the pre qualification process, the 3 C’s – capital, capacity and character, the costs of bonding, and how to develop a surety bond relationship.
Risk Management & Insurance
This workshop covers the basics of insurance, from insurance terms and concepts to what’s included in a policy and which types are available. The course will detail the different exposures corporations face, including those covered by property, casualty and marine insurances, as well as a brief section on government.
Dinner with an Estimator
Introductory non-traditional workshop to estimating and bidding that will help to understand the fundamentals and processes of estimating construction jobs.
Social Media Marketing
This workshop introduces businesses to engagement with current & future clients to promote their products and services via social media.
Business Law Basics
At this workshop, you will learn the basic information all small business owners should consider and the many steps required to launch and maintain a business.
Plan Reading I
Construction Plan Reading Course is the first step in developing an essential skill for any construction professional.
Plan Reading II
Intermediate course which participants practice reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
Plan Reading III
Advanced course which participants enhance reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications including identifying and categorizing the scope of work for construction projects by trade.
Intro to Project Management I
In this workshop, we will introduce you to the vital concepts and principles around construction project management.
Intro to Back Office Support I
The back office is the portion of a company made up of administration and support personnel, who are not client-facing. This workshop, It covers the various functions and tasks performed by the back office in the day to day of a company and what are their functions in Marketing, Corporate Communication, Personnel Department, Human Resources, Finance And much more.
Upcoming Classes
& Events
Please check our upcoming events and clases. For more information or contact Katrina Conrad at (617) 238-7081.