ABC Delaware Education Catalogue

OSHA 10 – Hour (NOT available virtually) in New Castle County

Date:               September 11 and September 18 , 2025

November 11 and November 13, 2025

Selected one set of dates

Time:              3-8 p.m.

Place:             ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle, DE 19720

Cost:               Member: $195          Non-Member: $215

Instructor:      Frank Dobson, Dobson & Associates

This course is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades.  Participants receive completion cards from OSHA. The course covers an intro to OSHA, fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, material handling, hazcom, scaffolds, ladders, trenching, confined spaces and fire protection. Manuals included! Program content:

• Learn basics of understanding/comply with C.F.R. 29 part 1926
• In depth training on specific safety/health hazards on construction site
• Identify and correct OSHA violations

 

 

Adult CPR & First Aid with AED (NOT available virtually) in Sussex County

Date:              September 16, October 23, December 9

(Select one date)

Time:              9 a.m. – 12 noon

Place:             Ferguson Training Center

32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:               Member: $85.00       Non-member: $100

Instructor:      Nick Hurrst, Beacon Safety Training

Employers are required by OSHA to provide medical and first aid personnel and supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace. This course combines lectures, video, demonstrations, and hands-on manikin training, and teaches participants to:

• Call and work with EMS
• Perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies
• Avoid blood bone pathogens exposure
• Know role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Cardiac Chain of survival;
• Construction oriented class carries a certificate valid for two years.

 

 

Adult CPR & First Aid with AED (NOT available virtually) in New Castle County

Date:              September 17, October 15, November 19

(Select one date)

Time:              4-7 p.m.

Place:             ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle, DE 19720

Cost:               Member: $95.00       Non-member: $110

Instructor:      Frank Dobson, Dobson & Associates

Employers are required by OSHA to provide medical and first aid personnel and supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace. This course combines lectures, video, demonstrations, and hands-on manikin training, and teaches participants to:

• Call and work with EMS
• Perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies
• Avoid blood-borne pathogens exposure
• Know role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Cardiac Chain of survival;
• Construction oriented class carries a certificate valid for two years.

 

 

Mastering Social Media Virtual

Date:              September 23, 2025

Time:               9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Cost:               ABC Member $95

Instructor:      Gigi Jean, OWIG Risk Management

Join us for an EXCLUSIVE interactive class for ABC Delaware members! Bridge the gap between risk management and social media and learn how to turn social media into an asset, not a liability.

• How to Use Social Media to Attract More Contracts
• Best Practices for Social Media
• Compliance & Safety

 

 

RIGGING AND SIGNALING

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:              September 24, 2025

Time:              1 – 5 p.m.

Place:             Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

                                    Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:               Member $75             Non-Members: $150

Instructor:      Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction

Safety & Health Specialist

Students will learn to prevent incidents that result in property damage, injury, and death, related to the rigging and signal-person duties of operations of cranes when used in construction, demolition, and maintenance. This 4-hour training class is for individuals who are looking for the competent person and/or Qualified person designation, and on a routine basis perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads. This class is for foreman or supervisors that want training beyond the norm. This class will also instruct the student in the proper use of hand, voice, and radio communications for the signaling person requirements. This is a basic rigging class, not for someone looking for a Master Rigger designation. Students will be provided with training materials and other related paperwork.

 

Public Speaking & Networking in New Castle County

Date:             September 29, 2025

Time:              11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where:           ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle

Cost:               $95 ABC member (includes lunch)

Instructor:      Jen Cohan, ABC Delaware President

Unlock the power of your voice and presence in our dynamic Public Speaking and Networking training. This interactive session is designed to boost your confidence, refine your communication skills, and teach you how to make lasting impressions in any room. Whether you’re speaking to an audience of one or one hundred, you’ll learn practical techniques to craft compelling messages, engage authentically, and build meaningful connections that open doors and strengthen your professional brand.

 

APEX-How to do Government Procurement – 4 part series

Dates:            September 30, October 14, November 11 and December 2, 2025

Time:              9-11:30 a.m.

Place:             ABC Classroom

Cost:              $250 ABC member

Instructor:      Lindsay Pennington, Government Procurement Business Analyst

APEX Accelerators Delaware

This comprehensive curriculum will have a special focus for builders and contractors. The 4-part series program has a curriculum that will progress from fundamentals to advanced topics, so the audience can range from start-ups to small-mid sized businesses.

1. Government Contracting Fundamentals
2. Market Research
3. Compelling Capability Statements and Why You Need One
4. All About SAM.gov

 

 

AI In Your Business

Date:              October 2

Time:               9 a.m. – 12 noon

Where:           ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle

Cost:               $295 ABC member

Instructor:       Darryl Santry, College of Technology, Wilmington University

• shaping the future of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity policy
• guide strategic initiatives around AI education, workforce development, and ethical deployment

 

Commercial Blueprint Reading & Specifications – 4 Part Series

Dates:            October 7 (Site & Civil)

October 21 (Structural)

November 4 (Mechanical)

November 18 (Electrical)

Where:           ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle

Time:               4 – 8 p.m.

Series Cost:  Member: $199

Individual classes:   $50 each

This course is designed for office and in the field personnel and is recommended for professional support staff for specialty and general contractors. Topics include: Evolution of the Construction

Project—The Development of the Drawings & Specifications; Background Principles (Cracking the Code); Drawing Types Used in All Categories of Drawings; Reading Drawings for Information;

Overview of Architectural & MEP Drawings; and Specifications.

 

Transitioning: A Journeyman to a Crew Leader in New Castle County

Date:               October 13, 2025

Time:              8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Place:             ABC Classroom

Cost:              Member $250           Non-Member: $325

Instructor:      Larry Poli, ThinkSecureNet

No matter whether you call them Crew Leaders, Foreman or Field Supervisors, frontline supervision is critical to the success of a project. Their influence over the profitability of a project cannot be overstated. Today’s Crew Leader not only needs the Trade skills required to lead a project, but they also need management skills to communicate with the client and office as well as the people skills to create a team on the job site.

Topics Covered:

Leadership skills, Communications Motivation, Team Building, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Safety Regulation, Crew Leader involvement in Safety, Promoting Safety Project Control and delivery Systems, Cost Estimating and Budgeting, Planning Process and Resources, Scheduling, Cost Control, Resource Control, Production and Productivity.

 

FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION (Powered Industrial Truck PIT Course)

This Class is In-person only! (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:              October 14, 2025

Time:             9 – 11 a.m.

Place:             Earthborne – 12915 S Dupont Hwy, Felton, DE 19943

                                    Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:               Member $75             Non-Member: $150

Instructor:      Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction

Safety & Health Specialist

This class will provide the trainee with everything they will need to be a successful operator of a PITs. The following will be covered, OSHA standards 1910.178 & 1926.602, as well as the applicable ANSI stands B56.1 & B56.6, and PIT design, operating principles, and pre-shift safety inspections.

 

AERIAL LIFT CERTIFICATION (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Course)

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:              October 14, 2025

Time:              1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Place:             Earthborne – 12915 S Dupont Hwy, Felton, DE 19943

                                    Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:               Member $75             Non-Member: $150

Instructor:      Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction

Safety & Health Specialist

This comprehensive training program for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) will prepare operators for use of MEWPs. Upon completion of this course trainees will have the skills and knowledge necessary to be affective operators and ensure safe work practices and procedures.

 

OSHA 10 – Hour (NOT available virtually) in Sussex County

Date:              October 20 and October 27, 2025

Time:               8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Place:             Ferguson Training Center

32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:               ABC Member $250

Instructor:      Safety Resources

This course is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades.  Participants receive completion cards from OSHA. The course covers an intro to OSHA, fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, material handling, hazcom, scaffolds, ladders, trenching, confined spaces and fire protection. Manuals included! Program content:

• Learn basics of understanding/comply with C.F.R. 29 part 1926
• In depth training on specific safety/health hazards on construction site
• Identify and correct OSHA violations

 

How to MAXIMIZE YOUR ABC Member Benefits

Date:              October 23, 2025

Time:              8:30 a.m. – 12 noon p.m.

Where:           ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle

Cost:               FREE

Speakers:     Bill Henson, Executive Vice President, Business Development, ABC National

Mark Leibman, Sr. Director, Business Development & Partnerships, ABC National

Ben Gelnar, VP of Mid-Atlantic Markets, ABC National

Do you know about ALL the ABC National and Local membership Benefits?  Join us for this informative session where you will:

• Understand national ABC benefits (insurance, retirement, discounts)
• Learn about Delaware‑specific offerings (networking, training, discounts, local legislative matters)
• Practical steps to optimize benefits utilization

There will be lots of time for questions with speakers as well as ABC staff members, so you get the most ROI for your membership dues!

 

Microsoft Project Level 1

Date:              October 28, 2025

Time:              8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where:           ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle

Cost:               Member $295           Non-Member: $395

Instructor:      Hope Lindauer, Lindauer Learning Systems

This class includes Starting a project: Project Management 101; Navigate and customize the project 2013 interface; Add tasks to a project; Add resources to a project and save a project. Also, Working with Project calendars: Manage project time frames and change working time; as well as Working with Project tasks: Manage project tasks and Add summary tasks and milestones; Working with Project resources: Manage project resources and allocate and Level work resources. Finally, Delivering a Project plan: Print project views, Share projects and Export projects.

 

Intergenerational Communication in the Workplace

Date:             October 29, 2025

Time:               8:30-11 a.m.

Where:           ABC Delaware Classroom

31 Blevins Drive, Suite B, New Castle

Cost:               $95 ABC Member

Instructor:      Jen Cohan, ABC Delaware President

Bridge the gap and boost collaboration with our Intergenerational Communication in the Workplace training. This session explores the values, expectations, and communication styles of different generations—from Boomers to Gen Z—and equips participants with practical tools to foster mutual respect, improve teamwork, and enhance productivity. Learn how to adapt your approach, avoid misunderstandings, and create a culture where every generation feels heard, valued, and empowered to contribute.

 

TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:              November 5, 2025

Time:              8:30-10:30 a.m.

Place:             Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

                                   Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:               Member $75             Non-Member: $125

Instructor:      Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction

Safety & Health Specialist

This course will cover OSHAs subpart P excavations standard. Course topics include practical soil evaluation and its relationship to the stability of shored and un-shored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems.

 

SCAFFOLDING AND FALL PROTECTION Advanced class, not for beginners

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:              December 3, 2025

Time:             8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Place:             Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

                                   Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:               Member $75             Non-Member: $150

Instructor:      Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction

Safety & Health Specialist

Subpart L Scaffolding: This course covers the requirements for safe use of scaffolding using OSHA’s Subpart L scaffold standard as a guide as well as applicable ANSI standards (A10.8). Course topics include hazards associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use, types of scaffolds, determining capacity, employee qualifications, training and inspection requirements. Fall protection requirements for scaffolds, personal fall arrest systems and guard rails. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of scaffolds and their components, determine safe use, and recognize common violations of OSHA standards.

Subpart M Fall Protection: This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, as well as the ANSI Z359 fall protection standards that govern how fall protection systems are used & designed.

Students will be provided with training materials and other related paperwork.

 

Public Speaking & Networking in Sussex County

Date:             December 10, 2025

Time:              11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where:           ABC Delaware Conference Room

16 South Front Street, Georgetown, DE

Cost:               $95 ABC member (includes lunch)

Instructor:      Jen Cohan, ABC Delaware President

Unlock the power of your voice and presence in our dynamic Public Speaking and Networking training. This interactive session is designed to boost your confidence, refine your communication skills, and teach you how to make lasting impressions in any room. Whether you’re speaking to an audience of one or one hundred, you’ll learn practical techniques to craft compelling messages, engage authentically, and build meaningful connections that open doors and strengthen your professional brand.

 

Transitioning: A Journeyman to a Crew Leader in Sussex County

Date:              December 11, 2025

Time:              8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Place:             ABC Classroom

Cost:              Member $250           Non-Member: $325

Instructor:      Larry Poli, ThinkSecureNet

No matter whether you call them Crew Leaders, Foreman or Field Supervisors, frontline supervision is critical to the success of a project. Their influence over the profitability of a project cannot be overstated. Today’s Crew Leader not only needs the Trade skills required to lead a project, but they also need management skills to communicate with the client and office as well as the people skills to create a team on the job site.

Topics Covered:

Leadership skills, Communications Motivation, Team Building, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Safety Regulation, Crew Leader involvement in Safety, Promoting Safety Project Control and delivery Systems, Cost Estimating and Budgeting, Planning Process and Resources, Scheduling, Cost Control, Resource Control, Production and Productivity.