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For state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities:
EOD provides EEO Officer training throughout the year. The training are conducted by EOD leadership and augmented with others as necessary. In addition to the training offerings identified below, EOD can customize agency training upon request.   Trainings includes the following classes:

To register for any of the classes listed below, please contact Sharon Crockett at  614.466.8380. 

FY2012 MBE/EDGE Officer Trainings
Date   Time Topic Description

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9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

 

 

EEO Officers Training: EEO Responsibilities

 

 

 

 

 Training participants are introduced and exposed to the Agency EEO Officer’s responsibilities under ORC 23.152 and Executive Order 2008-13S.  Topics include the following:

-- MBE/EDGE Agency Inclusion Plan
-- Contract Tracking System (CTS) overview
-- EEO construction compliance requirements
-- EEO procurement requirements
--  Scorecard review
-- Required EEO Officer trainings

TBD

 

 

 

1 to 4 p.m.

 

 

How to use CTS for monitoring and compliance

 

 

 Participants are trained on how to access input, monitor, and change data submitted to EOD via CTS.  Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- Contract Tracking System (CTS)
-- How to monitor EDGE subcontract payments
-- How to input, monitor and change inputted data 

TBD

 

 

 

 

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

 

Understanding and implementing the EDGE waiver process

 

 

 

Training participants are introduced to the EDGE waiver process and its requirements for enacting. Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- The seven requirements to demonstrate good faith effort
-- What is reasonable means
-- What is adequate information
-- What are contractor negotiations
-- What is acceptable for a contractor rejection
-- How to recruit EDGE companies

TBD

 

 

 

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

How to properly flag MBE/EDGE purchases in OAKS & more

 

 

 Participants are trained on how to identity MBE/EDGE purchases in OAKS. Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- How to receive credit for MBE/EDGE purchases in OAKS
-- OAKS demonstration
-- Exclusion List discussion

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

1 to 4 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Understanding monthly reports and how to effectively utilize

 

 

 

 

 Training participants are trained on how to read, analyze and monitor the monthly MBE/EDGE purchasing reports. Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- Understanding how the different parts of the MBE/EDGE reports work
-- How to evaluate the agency’s AIP success in relationship to actual reporting
-- How to use the monthly reports to keep all agency personnel informed as to the agency’s goal accomplishments

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting the MBE set aside mandate and EDGE goals

 

 

 

 

 

 Participants are trained on how to have a successful MBE/EDGE program. Participates are provided with a complete demonstration of how the flagging system operates for identifying MBE/EDGE purchases in OAKS. Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- How to issue proper account procedures in OAKS
-- How to make corrections in OAKS
-- How to effectively monitor the AIP
-- Understanding Quarterly Reports and how to effectively utilize
-- Understanding and using the Scorecard for success
-- How to receive credit for MBE/EDGE purchases
-- What is set-aside purchase

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

 

 

How to develop and implement meaningful MBE/EDGE Outreach Programs

 

 

 

 Participants are trained on how to develop and implement MBE/EDGE outreach from an agency perspective. Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- How to develop an agency outreach program
-- How to conduct a reverse trade fair
-- Introduction to the Agency Outreach Program book
-- How to develop a plan for outreach
-- How to use the Six Step Process
-- How to develop a mission statement

TBD

 

 

 

 

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

 

How to get buy-in from users of MBE/EDGE services and locating vendors

 

 

 Training participants are trained on how to locate MBE/EDGE vendors and how to get all agency personnel involved in the AIP. Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- How to develop systems that ensures expenditure are voucher
-- How to training individuals that purchase to look for MBE/EDGEs

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Optimizing EOD Resources

 

 

 

 

 

 Participants are trained on how to access EOD resources and the tools available to effectively utilize EOD resources. Focus is placed on the following areas:

-- How to use the EOD search database to locate MBE/EDGE vendors
-- How to request additional agency trainings
-- How to use EOD as a locater service
-- How to have EOD assist in identifying MBE/EDGE companies for future contracting opportunities
-- How to locate MBE/EDGE vendors quickly