Initiated in 1969, Turner School of Construction Management is the premiere training program and first to be offered by a construction firm.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2024 Program.

 

The Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM) is the oldest community outreach program in Turner’s history. It was initiated in 1969, one year after our Affirmative Action Department was created, and soon became an opportunity to develop strategic business relationships with diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ, and small business contractors. Since then, Turner has provided a training course for these firms in the disciplines practiced in the construction industry.

The program is designed to prepare diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ, and small business contractors for contract procurement opportunities in Connecticut. TSCM has been uniquely designed to enhance technical, administrative and managerial skills in order to make a profit and build a reputation for efficiently managing construction projects.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Dedicated diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ or small business contractors. Individuals enrolled in the program gain insights and meaningful tools that help them target their business for quality and growth and develop new, strategic business relationships.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Each class is uniquely devoted to a separate topic and is taught by some of the best professionals in this industry. Courses include the following:

  • Company Branding: Competitive Advantage & Growth Strategy

  • Sales/Contract Types

  • Estimating & Bidding

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Risk Managment

  • Right Environment: Human Resources & Safety

  • Field Operations SPO Case Study

WHEN AND WHERE

This program will take place from 9/19/2024 to 11/7/2024. at The University of Bridgeport. Exact location TBD. A graduation celebration for those who complete 6 of the 7 classes will be held on 11/14/2024.

PROGRAM COST & CLASS SIZE

The seven-week program is free and will be limited to 35 participants.

SELECTION CRITERIA

This program is for certified diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ or small business contractors.

Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Completion.