Education & Empowerment is a core pillar of NAMC Oregon’s work, designed to strengthen small businesses through intentional, culturally responsive learning opportunities. Through NAMC University, Universidad de NAMC, Building Green Futures, Lunch & Learn, Project Showcase, and Back to Basics, we deliver trainings that reflect current construction industry trends while centering the real needs and experiences of our members. Topics are shaped by direct member feedback and often led in partnership with industry experts, ensuring relevant, practical, and actionable learning. This approach creates accessible pathways for growth, capacity building, and long-term success.
Our educational offerings are available virtually or in person, making it easy to participate and stay engaged, no matter where you are. Format may vary depending on the training.
NAMC University's mission is to provide a learning platform for NAMC-Oregon Members and their team to enhance business development, strengthen business acumen, and expand knowledge of the ever-evolving construction industry.
NAMC-Oregon is a Continuing Education (CE) Provider. Each NAMC University counts as two (2) CE credits toward a contractor's yearly continuing education required for the Oregon CCB license.
Building Green Futures is a small business development program created by NAMC-Oregon to provide Members and their teams access to low and no cost certification training, mentorship and opportunities in Oregon’s fast-growing green economy.
Lunch & Learns offer partners a platform to share in-depth information about upcoming projects, new programs, and emerging requirements that directly impact small businesses owned by People of Color in construction and adjacent industries. By fostering collaboration and transparency, these sessions help ensure that NAMC-Oregon Members and their team have early access to critical insights and the resources needed to position their businesses for success
in Oregon’s evolving marketplace.
Back to Basics is an 8-week hands-on training series designed for our Members and their team who want to establish a solid foundation for their businesses. This program addresses common skill gaps in areas such as business operations, financial management, and marketing, enabling participants to confidently manage and grow their ventures.
Universidad de NAMC ofrece talleres especializados y apoyo personalizado para ayudar a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas a aumentar sus contratos, ganancias y habilidades estratégicas. Presentado en español con traducción simultánea al inglés, el programa conecta a los emprendedores con recursos valiosos, asistencia técnica y una comunidad de profesionales con intereses similares. Abierto a la comunidad.
*English translation services will be available during the training session. These trainings are open to the community.
Project Showcase provides a valuable and intentional space to share real, tangible bid opportunities, empowering Members and their team with the tools, insights, and connections necessary to effectively compete and secure contracts.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact education@namc-oregon.org
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NAMC University
NAMC University a no cost virtual training series designed to support small contractors and business owners. Whether you’re looking to boost financial resilience, improve estimating accuracy, or move from residential to commercial work, we’ve got something for you!
Building Green Futures is a small business development program created by NAMC-Oregon to provide Members and their teams access to low and no cost certification training, mentorship and opportunities in Oregon’s fast-growing green economy
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learns offer Partners a platform to share in-depth information about upcoming projects, new programs, and emerging requirements that directly impact small businesses owned by People of Color in construction and adjacent industries.
By fostering collaboration and transparency, these sessions help ensure that NAMC-Oregon Members and their team have early access to critical insights and the resources needed to position their businesses for success in Oregon’s evolving marketplace.
Back to Basics
Back to Basics is an 8-week hands-on training series designed for business owners who want to establish a solid foundation for their businesses. This program addresses common skill gaps in areas such as business operations, financial management, and marketing, enabling participants to confidently manage and grow their ventures.
Through weekly interactive workshops, participants will learn essential tools, including invoicing systems, budgeting methods, and marketing strategies, while also developing their business plans. By the end of the program, they will possess the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to operate a sustainable business.
*This training is exclusively for NAMC-Oregon Members and their team.
Universidad de NAMC
Universidad de NAMC ofrece talleres especializados y apoyo personalizado para ayudar a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas a aumentar sus contratos, ganancias y habilidades estratégicas. Presentado en español con traducción simultánea al inglés, el programa conecta a los emprendedores con recursos valiosos, asistencia técnica y una comunidad de profesionales con intereses similares.
*English translation services will be available during the training session.
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Hear what members and partners have to say about our education programs.
Our company is 503 MAINTENANCE LLC. We have 5 years as a company and more than 15 years of experience in maintenance, landscaping and hardscape. Our mission is to make our clients feel totally satisfied by delivering quality work. NAMC’s BOOTCAMP 2.0 has helped us better prepare ourselves in different areas to thrive as a business and personally. We have been fortunate to participate in 3 BOOTCAMPS and each time we learn something new, in addition to relating to different resources of the community. We are very grateful to NAMC for the opportunities it provides to the small business community.
Eva y Armando Gallardo
Owners
503 MAINTENANCE LLC
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