Construction Trades Plan It!

TRI-Construction

Interested in operating a construction and skilled trade business?

Construction Trades Plan It! training classes help emerging entrepreneurs learn the fundamentals of running a business and developing a solid business plan. As a part of our continuing commitment to small businesses and the community, NDC, in conjunction with Neighborhood Partners, work to help reduce barriers to small business success for residents in the Twin Cities metro area who want to learn the skills needed to start and operate their own small business.

“At the time, there’s no way we could have done what we’ve done without NDC.”

Sonora Grill, Minneapolis

Class Schedule

Thank you for your interest in our Construction Trades focused Plan It! Entrepreneur training class. Unfortunately, we are not offering this training class for Fall 2023. However, you can apply for one of our Traditional Plan It! training classes, which is open to all business ideas.

If you would like to be notified when we begin accepting applications for this training class, please click the Get Updates button to complete our Training Interest Form.

Our Process

Apply

Submit your application by July 28th for consideration for the Plan It! program. Applications will be reviewed mid-July.

Interview

Applicants meeting the selection criteria will be invited to schedule a 20-minute informal interview. Final decisions will be made after all interviews have been conducted.

Payment

Class fees are determined on a sliding scale ($150 – $650), based on household income, family size, and if you live or plan to operate your business in one of our priority neighborhoods. Payment is due before you attend orientation. Payment plans are available.

Orientation

It is required that you attend one Plan It! Orientation before the start of the training class. Various dates and times available.

Course Information

Program Selection Criteria

Class Structure

Course FAQ

Who should apply to take Plan It!?

What are the benefits of graduating from the class?

Who are the trainers?

What types of businesses have graduates started after finishing this class?

Do I have to open my business in a specific neighborhood?

Questions?

Contact Us:

Kehinde Reuben
kreuben@ndc-mn.org
651 379 8425

Stephanie Kimble
skimble@ndc-mn.org
651 379 8104