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Description

This one-day course provides an introduction to the importance of writing and professional skills needed for public works professionals. Course emphasis is on planning, preparing, and delivering effective and clear workplace documents to communicate with the general public and elected officials. Specific types of documents may include field construction reports, incident reports, maintenance reports, business letters, e-mail, and interoffice memoranda. Students will also be introduced to basic office applications that may be used in the preparation of documents used by public works professionals.

Topics Covered

  • Proper technique, vocabulary, and structure for technical documents used by public works professionals when communicating to the general public and elected officials
  • Preparing field construction reports, maintenance reports, and effective interoffice memoranda, including e-mail and memos
  • Challenges of delivering technical information clearly to the public and elected officials
  • Using technology competently when preparing technical documents

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals who need to correspond with public citizens and city and county boards/councils. You should attend if you write maintenance reports and documentation or if you are interested in becoming a supervisor, are a newly promoted supervisor, or are a supervisor who wishes to improve your communication skills.

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Section Title
Writing that Works! Communications Skills for Construction
Type
Workshop
Days
T
Time
8:30AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Dec 10, 2024
Campus
Off-Campus
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Off-Campus
Course Fee(s)
75.00 $75.00
Section Details

Workshop Date and Time

December 10, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location

MnDOT Training and Conference Center, 1900 County Rd I, Shoreview, MN 55126

PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BRING A LAPTOP OR OTHER DEVICE FOR COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING WRITING SAMPLES

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