The Fresno State Construction Management is embarking on a new Construction Entrepreneurship Program for our students, led by faculty advisor Christi Banks (a small business owner and DBE/SBE/WBE in California). This program would provide our culturally diverse, often first-generation college students with the technical skills, business development knowledge, and support to launch an entrepreneurial business from idea to launch. The program would teach students how to obtain contractor licensing, small business and disadvantage business certifications through Caltrans and the Federal government. We would like to specifically attract students interested in starting new businesses ventures in the area of concrete masonry and other construction trades. Due to the tremendous need in the industry to encourage small businesses development, our department would like to equip our students with the skills to launch these needed small businesses in the AEC Industry. Our department depends on the industry for financial support due to our diverse, often immigrant population.
