LA Contractor Connection Fall 2023 | Page 29

CDABP BY THE NUMBERS CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT AND BONDING PROGRAM STATISTICS

CONTRACTORS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM
One hundred and eleven contractors completed an enrollment form and joined the CDABP this year , which marks the beginning of engagement between the program and participant .
EDUCATION & TRAINING SESSIONS
Education and training are key in helping contractors increase their capacity . Each month , we host at least one workshop facilitated by industry experts addressing topics designed to assist contractors in reaching their business goals . Through the end of August , we offered a total of 17 educational and training sessions .
SPONSOR WORKSHOPS
Four sponsor workshops were conducted through August 31 , 2023 . Hosted by Los Angeles City Councilmembers , County Board of Supervisors , and participating agencies including Los Angeles World Airports , Department of Water and Power , Department of Public Works , and the Port of Los Angeles , sponsor workshops help inform contractors about upcoming contracting opportunities within their districts and help them understand and navigate the requirements for participation . Representatives from city and county agencies also provide information about agency-specific projects and contracting opportunities .
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