TOUGH. TRUSTED.
MERIT.

In the evolving world of construction, transitioning and ensuring communication remains fluid may require a new set of skills. ABC of WI has developed a course that will help those in this transitioning world to be able to thoroughly understand what is causing employee reactions, rationale and logic, and appropriate ways to navigate difficult conversations. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a critical skill in the construction industry due to its significant impact on team dynamics, communication, and overall project success.

What You Will Learn:

• Improve self-awareness within leader to peer conversations
• Develop an understanding in the 4 competencies of emotional intelligence
• Improve communication with everyone on the job
• Develop an understanding of the modern-day workers value and reward system
• Integrate communication and value systems to deliver employee development plans

Who Should Attend:

• Field workers
• Foreman / Team Leaders
• Rising leaders & key personnel in team culture
• People recognized as “influencers” in the organization

This course counts for 7 hours of Unpaid Related Instruction (URI)!

Course Session Time: 8 – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor(s): Lee Hill, Koppers Railroad, Inc.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Registration Fee:  $225 Members & Apprentices

This is a 4-part class taking place on December 4 & 5, 2025 and January 8 & 9, 2026 from 7:00am – 3:30pm.

This course is designed specifically for the professional craft person, supervisor, manager, and owner in the construction industry who wants to gain hands-on skills to better meet OSHA regulations, build programs that fulfill OSHA requirements, and qualify for 30 hours of OSHA compliance training. Using OSHA standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on becoming knowledgeable about hazards in the construction industry.

See flyer for course topics.

Lunch will be included.

Class can be canceled up to 2 weeks prior due to low registration numbers.