Minority Participation Programs and Public Contracting
- Chapel Hill, NCMarch 23 - 24, 2027
Date: March 23-24, 2027 | Multi-Day | Chapel Hill | Registration fee: TBA
Registration will close one week before the program.
This course will examine federal and state laws that encourage participation in public contracts by historically underutilized businesses (“HUBs”), minority and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBEs”), and disadvantaged business enterprises (“DBEs”). Instructors also will address the practical aspects of running a HUB / MWBE program, including preparing for a disparity study, the development of a HUB/MWBE plan, monitoring contractor compliance with HUB / MWBE requirements, and following reporting requirements. Attendance is open to local government professionals as well as private sector participants with an interest in these matters.
SCHEDULE:
The 2027 Agenda still to be announced but you can view the 2026 Agenda for reference.
CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION:
Certification: This course qualifies as a core course for the completion of the CEIO Certification, offered by the N.C. MWBE Coordinators’ Network. More information about the CEIO Certification is available here.
If you’re interested in the CEIO Certification, please know that you’ll also need to take the following courses:
Basic Principles of Local Government Purchasing
Contracting for Construction and Design
This course is sponsored by the N.C. MWBE Coordinators' Network.
Any credits earned from this program are not applicable toward an academic degree at UNC.
Continuing Education:
Applicable credits are listed below.
For more information on certification or continuing education credits, please see the Continuing Professional Education page.
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance: There are no specific attendance requirements for this program. Please contact Registration & Client Services if you cannot attend to cancel your registration. Our cancellation policy is linked below.
Pre-requisites: There are no programs required as a pre-requisite to this program. However, if you're interested in the CEIO Certification please know that you’ll also need to take the following courses,
Basic Principles of Local Government Purchasing
Contracting for Construction and Design
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:
- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
Additional information
SCHOLARSHIP and DISCOUNT INFORMATION:
The School of Government is grateful to offer a number of scholarship and discount opportunities for public officials who wish to participate in our continuing education programs. Scholarships and discounts are available both internally through the School and through the generous support of partnering organizations. Learn more about the range of these opportunities on our Scholarship and Discount Opportunities page.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Please see the School’s list of recommended area hotels.
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.
MATERIALS:
Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
- Chapel Hill, NCMarch 23 - 24, 2027School of Government
400 south rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514View Scholarship Information
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:- March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
- June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
- September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
- December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
MATERIALS:
Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.
The 2027 Agenda still to be announced but you can view the 2026 Agenda for reference.
