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NJ Schools Development Authority Offering Free Contractor Training Program

The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) is once again offering its Contractor Training Program. The focus of the nine-week, free program is to provide participants with valuable knowledge on ways to advance their businesses, as well as help prepare firms to work with the SDA and the state of New Jersey through educational courses and networking opportunities.

This year’s training program will be conducted as a series of weekly online webinars and networking sessions. The program will run from Oct. 6 through Dec. 15.

The SDA is accepting applications through September 15, 2021. The application is available here: https://www.njsda.gov/NJSDA/Content/Business/SmallBusinessOpportunities/2021_Contractor_Training_Program_Application.pdf

Class curriculum includes:

  • Business Plan 101
  • Basics of Accounting
  • DPMC Classification
  • Basics of Estimating
  • Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Marketing
  • Finding the Work
  • SDA Prequalification
  • Basics of Budgeting
  • Basics of Construction Contract Law
  • Surety, Insurance and Safety

Further program information can be found online at: https://www.njsda.gov/NJSDA/Business/ProgramRegistrationInformation.

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