The Mentor-Protégé Program at Pitt provides incentives for contractors who are committed to developing small construction firms in the area.
To participate in the program, both mentor and protégé teams are required to commit to a robust construction management training program which may include training sessions, networking and on-the-job development opportunities.
Twelve Mentor-Protégé teams are now in place, building strong and engaged relationships between mentors and proteges, strengthening construction and providing additional, valuable construction resource options in the Pittsburgh area.
To increase small and local participation in construction projects and facilities services contracts, encompassing both professional and construction areas, the University continues to promote a more resilient regional economy.
The University continues to engage with communities and become an active leader in ensuring all residents and businesses across our region have access to Pitt’s economic opportunities. As examples, the team is working with the First Source Center in Hill District and Hill District CEC, partnering on Chilled Water Project.
The team is also working with UPMC and Turner Construction to host a three-month Construction Management Training course that focuses on networking with local established contractors for partnering opportunities. This outreach and networking effort is coupled with learning opportunities, designed to strengthen community relationships and provide additional growth opportunities.
Our goal is to increase small and local participation. To achieve this, we connect with community members and local organizations to source minority contractors that are interested in doing business with Pitt. The Purchase, Pay and Travel site has additional information and resources for supporting local and small businesses in the effort to strengthen the regional economy.