Berkshire Associates is recruiting you to “get all you can get” at our Affirmative Action Boot Camp for affirmative action planning. You save money, and we save you the time and energy of maneuvering through affirmative action planning on your own. In the end, you collaborate with the an expert to complete your mission—a compliant affirmative action plan.
Berkshire’s training options help you deliver smarter outcomes and results when it comes to compliance and workforce issues. Hundreds of HR professionals attend our training each year and gain a body of knowledge used to foster the right processes and procedures in their workplace. Attendees who register for Berkshire courses are trained by industry leading experts who share their insights, innovative practices, and real office experiences.
Companies love Berkshire’s Collaborative Plan Development option. It provides undivided attention and uninterrupted time to get your plan completed. You have an expert resource at your side, no distractions, and a quality, technically compliant plan in the end. Click on the link below to reserve your seat. Space is limited.
This class is eligible for re-certification credits for PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
This is one of Berkshire’s most popular classes! Register today to reserve your seat.
This class provides the kind of affirmative action information that every human resources professional should know. Attendees gain in-depth knowledge of the federal regulation that requires organizations to prepare an affirmative action plan. Facilitated by top affirmative action specialists, participants are guided through the statistical and narrative portions of an affirmative action plan. Learn what to expect from Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and how to survive an OFCCP audit. Attendees will leave with the confidence they can improve their company’s ability to comply with affirmative action requirements.
Register for Fundamentals of Affirmative Action Planning today.
Fundamentals of Affirmative Action Planning is ideal for the following roles:
• AA/EEO Managers
• Human Resource Professionals
• Diversity Officers
• Managers with Hiring Responsibilities
Register for Fundamentals of Affirmative Action Planning today.
Location
Berkshire Training Center
8924 McGaw Court
Columbia, MD
800.882.8904
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Duration: Two days
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fees: $625 per person
Refreshments provided
Public Training Dates
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Location |
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March 5, 2019 - March 6, 2019 |
Columbia, MD |
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May 7, 2019 - May 8, 2019 |
Columbia, MD |
| July 16, 2019 - July 17, 2019 | Columbia, MD |
| October 1, 2019 - October 2, 2019 | Columbia, MD |
Register for Boot Camp and begin with a two-day Fundamentals of Affirmative Action Planning class. During this class, our expert trainers provide you with an in-depth review of affirmative action regulations.
On day three of Boot Camp, our consultants lead you through your technical training and provide the opportunity to learn the basic functions of BALANCEaap.
Finally, Collaborative Plan Development is on day four. You will participate in a practical exercise of a real-life scenario using your company’s data while you work aggressively on your own AAP. Attendees will need to provide Berkshire with data for their affirmative action plan(s) at least three weeks prior to the Boot Camp.
Affirmative Action Planning Boot Camp includes BALANCEaap training. Therefore registrants must be subscribers of BALANCEaap software.
Public Training Information
Public sessions are held at our facility in Columbia, MD
Berkshire Training Center
8924 McGaw Court
Columbia, MD
800.882.8904
Directions
Duration: Four days
Hours: Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. each day.
Training Dates
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Location |
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October 2-5, 2018 |
Columbia, MD |
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March 5-8, 2019 |
Columbia, MD |
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May 7-10, 2019 |
Columbia, MD |
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July 16-19, 2019 |
Columbia, MD |
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October 1-4, 2019 |
Columbia, MD |
# of Employees |
Price |
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1 – 300 |
$1,972 |
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301 – 600 |
$2,192 |
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601 – 900 |
$2,412 |
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901 - 1,500 |
$2,632 |
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1,501 - 3,000 |
$3,028 |
Work side-by-side with an affirmative action specialist to prepare your AAP. The goal is to give you the dedicated time and resources you need to get your plan completed. Collaborative Plan Development is designed for our BALANCEaap users to take advantage of our expert consulting support to develop your affirmative action plan. Clients value the undivided and uninterrupted time our Collaborative Plan Development provides. To your benefit, participants submit data for review and import prior to the Collaborative Plan Development session. This is to ensure your data is ready to go the day you arrive—saving you time and ensuring a more accurate plan. Click here to register for Collaborative Plan Development.
Collaborative Plan Development is designed for BALANCEaap users. Therefore registrants must be subscribers of BALANCEaap software. 
| Date | Location |
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| October 5, 2018 | Columbia, MD |
| March 8, 2019 | Columbia, MD |
| May 10, 2019 | Columbia, MD |
| July 19, 2019 | Columbia, MD |
| October 4, 2019 | Columbia, MD |
Register for Collaborative Plan Development
Once your registration is confirmed, the next step is to provide Berkshire with data for your affirmative action plan(s) at least three weeks prior to the session. Berkshire’s consultants work with you to resolve any data errors or file consistency issues. For more information on Collaborative Plan training please contact Berkshire at 800.882.8904 or bai@berkshireassociates.com.
Fees are based on number of employees in affirmative action plan. Data preparation is included. For exact pricing please call 800.882.8904 or email training@berkshireassociates.com.
Participants who wish to register for Collaborative Plan Development must consider the following requirements before attending the class:
The cost of data preparation is included. This will help uncover any errors in your data prior to class.
If you have further questions, please contact us at 800.882.8904 or bai@berkshireassociates.com. You may also register by clicking here.
For more information contact us here or at 800.882.8904.
Organizations are increasingly turning to eLearning for corporate-wide training. Implementing eLearning means lower costs, faster delivery, less disruption, and the ability to track and monitor efforts. To get started with eLearning, contact us and a Berkshire representative will walk you through the simple process.
In most cases, if you use our LMS, setup is minimal. Berkshire sends you the necessary credentials for you and your employees to access the class. Companies also have the option of using their own LMS. With this option, one of our technical experts guides you through the process of installing the course on your system. For more information, please contact us at 800.882.8904 or bai@berkshireassociates.com.
Who should attend: HR practitioners, affirmative action officers, recruiters, hiring managers new to affirmative action or in need of a refresher. Duration: 60 minutes
This class is eligible for 1 HRCI recertification credit for PHR, SPHR, and GPHR, and 1 SHRM credit towards SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
This interactive eLearning course focuses on the role of Talent Acquisition professionals in maintaining Affirmative Action compliance throughout the recruitment and selection processes for their organization. This course may be taken as a stand-alone, or as a supplement to Introduction to Affirmative Action.
Who should attend: Talent acquisition professionals, managers with hiring responsibility, and HR professionals Duration: 30 minutes
This interactive eLearning course focuses on the role of the Manager in supporting Affirmative Action compliance in their organization. This course may be taken as a stand-alone, or as a supplement to Introduction to Affirmative Action.
Who should attend: Hiring Managers, and HR professionals
Duration: 30 minutes
To get the most out of your investment in BALANCEaap, we recommend starting with training. Be prepared...and year after year you’ll have the skills needed to complete your plan. BALANCEaap training offers practical guidance users need to automate the affirmative action plan process. Training is available as One-on-One Online Training, Public Training, or as a Private Training session.
Public sessions are held at our facility in Columbia, MD
Berkshire Training Center
8924 McGaw Court
Columbia, MD
800.882.8904
Directions
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October 4, 2018
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Columbia, MD
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March 7, 2019
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Columbia, MD
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May 9, 2019
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Columbia, MD
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July 18, 2019
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Columbia, MD
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October 3, 2019
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Columbia, MD
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