9 CONSTRUCTION TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS THAT WILL “BUILD” YOUR CAREER BY ANGELA HENDRIX, DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | GBCA On a regular basis I get tapped by individuals who are trying to figure out how to take the next step in their careers. Whether you started your career as an apprentice, an assistant project manager, or in a mid-level manager position, there are lots of opportunities to continue growing both personally and professionally. All you need is the right training and continued education opportunities. At the very least, pursuing continued education options shows your employer your commitment to furthering your career. I often use the analogy that it provides “additional tools to your figurative toolbox.” Below is a list of several construction certifications and continuing education opportunities that you can pursue, increasing your personal value to any firm. SAFETY
OSHA training Offered both in-person and online, OSHA training certifications like the OSHA 30 and the OSHA 10 are valuable for workers both in the field and the office. GBCA offers OSHA training in-person, which can be found on our website several times throughout the year, and members can obtain a discount in OSHA training virtually through GBCA’s partnership with ClickSafety. Additional safety training, including OSHA classes, 20 CONSTRUCTION TODAY
are offered through several GBCA members: FDRsafety, LLC; HazTek, Inc.; Med-Tex Services, Inc.; and Signature Safety, LLC.
COSS/COSM Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) and Certified Occupational Safety Manager (COSM) are two specialized certificates to pursue if safety is your forte. Offered by the University of Delaware through a partnership with the Delaware Valley Safety Council, GBCA members can apply for Tuition Reimbursement toward this class and receive a 15% discount.
Master’s in Safety Management at WVU GBCA offers Tuition Reimbursement at various schools throughout our region – and has even gone so far as to partner with schools outside of our region to offer programs virtually. WVU offers a Master’s in Safety Management that is 100% online. Individuals working for GBCA members or contributors to the GBCA administered IAP can apply for reimbursement towards approved courses in this program. EDUCATION
CM-BIM and CM-LEAN The Certificate of Management in BIM and the Certificate of Management in LEAN are both offered nationally through AGC of America. The Building Information Modeling Education
