Training Timeline

This is a guideline for PRO UNION Consulting Courses. The minimum time needed to prepare for the course is 6 weeks

12 – 14 weeks prior to course
  • Determine a date of interest
  • Sign contract/mail 50% deposit based on class minimum of 20
  • Date will be locked in
  • Notify sister district locals, post on social media
12 weeks prior to course
  • Mailer to membership, post on social media

  • Sister locals’ mailer to membership, post on social media

  • Signups start (Have members sign a noncompete agreement and put down a $100 refundable deposit)

  • Secure location to hold the course (JATC, Union Hall, etc.)

10-12 weeks prior to course

Secure vendors and speakers:

Attorney
Licensing
Lighting Rep
Bonding
Banker
Solar Rep
Accountant
Payroll
EV Charging
NECA
Business Manager
Energy Storage
SBA
Contractor

4-6 weeks prior to course
  • Mailer, email to membership – follow up.

  • Host Local to secure catering – fruit, coffee, water, donuts and lunch

  • Perform non-union contractor survey

  • Provide white board, good Wi-Fi, projector with sound and soft chairs

3 weeks prior to course
  • Reminder letter to prospective participants and sister locals

  • Finalize agenda and encourage spouses to attend as guests

1 week prior to course
  • Receive course materials

Contractor Business Course & Growth Markets Course
  • Final payment due upon completion of the courses

1-2 Weeks after course completion
  • Receive certificates of completion

Let’s Make Things Happen

Now is the best time to invest in your union contractors.

“I’ve been lucky enough to attend two of Matt’s classes and wish I could attend more. This is something every IBEW local and NECA Chapter should present in their area. Matt teaches in a way that makes people want to be an IBEW-NECA contractor. This training investment teaches local solutions with local people in order to help increase market share and put more members to work. There is no way that work can’t be created and captured once people attend PROUNION Consulting. This investment is worth every penny!”

Keith Allen, Former Business Manager

IBEW Local 233

Matt Kolbinsky photograph
Matt Kolbinsky
President, PRO UNION Consulting

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