Contractor’s School – San Diego, CA - Golden State Contractors School

Welcome to Golden State

Contractors School

The Most Effective Way to Get

Your California Contractors License!

B R E A K I N G N E W S

NEW GSCS OFFICE HOURS

Office Hours and LIVE Class Hours at Golden State Contractors School have CHANGED to the following:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fridays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

LIVE Class: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

(Online Classes will remain the same 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm)

We have changed Office Hours to accommodate customer requests for earlier access for Enrollments, Application submission, Bond Renewals and Corporate processing & Renewal paperwork.

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CSLB Announces...

1. NEW C49 LICENSE...

CSLB just announced the New C49 License which is the Tree & Palm Classification, it goes into effect January 1, 2024 and will require Applicants to take both a Law and Trade Exam. Anyone currently holding the C61-D49 License (Tree Service), will be able to continue using it as it is, or they can add the new Classification by taking the new Trade Exam.

2. NEW TESTING SYSTEM

CSLB has a New Testing System allowing Applicants to choose the Test Date and the Test Location that they wish. The system is new and different from what they have previously done, so please contact our office before scheduling an Exam on your own, we will help with the process.

3. NEW Corporate Transparency Act... URGENT

Affecting ALL Corporations, LLC's and Partnerships!

The United State Treasury Department Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is requiring that all Corporations, LLC's and Partnerships complete a Beneficial Owners Report to list ALL Officers, Members, Managers, and Partners on the above listed Entities.

Entities created BEFORE January 1, 2024 must complete the BOI Report by the deadline of January 1, 2025.

All Entities created AFTER January 1, 2024 must complete the BOI Report within 90 days of forming the Entity.

Please call to get more information about what this new Report is all about, we can provide the instructions to get you started!

4. SPANISH Law Exam...

CSLB Law & Some Trade Exams now Available in Spanish!

The CSLB has now made the Law Exam and some Trade Exams available in Spanish for those with limited English skills. Some Trade Exams are available in Spanish, but are still typically in English.

We have Spanish Language Law Reference Materials that can be used as support material along with the English Language Classes!

5. B-2 LICENSE...

Residential Remodeling License available!

The B-2 Residential Remodeling License provides Kitchen & Bath Remodelers and Handymen a new License that allows for working in multiple finishing trades on Residential only projects (Non-Structural work only).

Please call to get more information about what this new License is all about, we have the Study Materials to get you started!

6. Mandatory Workers Compensation Insurance

CSLB announced that the following Classifications will have to carry a mandatory Workers Compensation Insurance Policy even if they don't have any Employees.

Starting January 01, 2023 the following Classifications will need Workers Compensation coverage:

C08 Concrete

C20 HVAC

C22 Asbestos Abatement

C39 Roofing

C49 Trees and Palms

C61-D49 Tree Service

C49 Trees and Palms

If no Work Comp Policy is provided by July of 2023, the License Classification will be removed from the License.

In January of 2026, ALL Licensed Contractors will be required to carry a Workers Compensation Policy even if they don't have Employees.

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*** To Our Family of

Friends & Customers,***

We are Thrilled to be able to serve you in a safe

and protected environment with both
At-Home Video Courses and LIVE In-Class programs!

We provide access to our Convenient Professional Training Programs through the YouTube Video Series as well as our Interactive LIVE Classes.

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Interactive Exam Prep Classes...

NEW Students Start with our popular

YouTube Video Lecture Series

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LIVE Interactive Classes Available for

Students with Exam Dates!

As always, we’re Grateful for the Opportunity to Serve You, and will do everything in our power to help to keep you and your Business well prepared and in motion! Rest assured, we’re working hard to Provide a thorough Training and Business Service Experience for You!

Don’t hesitate to Call or Contact us with any Questions or Concerns, we will always Provide the Best Service Available to you!

Sincerely,

Rob Andreasen and Staff

Golden State Contractors School

Rob Andreasen Bond Agency

Golden State Business Division

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Here are a Few

Important Things to Know:

Signing up for the Upcoming Exam Prep Classes is easy – Call or Email, during Office Hours, and we'll explain the entire process and help you get Enrolled for the Upcoming Video, and/or LIVE Classes.

Golden State Contractors School is a Full-Service Training and Support Facility, serving the San Diego Construction and Contracting industry since 1978. GSCS has a unique, Video and LIVE Interactive Class that will teach you how to PASS the State Exam the First Time, and to LEARN the Laws and Regulations that California Contractors are required to follow every day in business.

We have been Registered with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) through the California Department of Education and are active members of the San Diego Better Business Bureau since 1989 (with an A+ rating).

We look forward to helping YOU begin this exciting next step in your Career – becoming California's next Licensed Contractor!

- Rob Andreasen,

Director / Instructor

Two Convenient Evening Class Programs!

VIDEO Lecture Series

Contractors License Exam VIDEO Classes are held Monday-Thursday

the first two weeks of each month from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

See the Class Info page.

LIVE Class

Contractors License Exam LIVE Classes are held Monday-Thursday
the first two weeks of each month from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
See the Class Info page.

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Passing is Great ... but SUCCEEDING is better!

We'll Help you Succeed with the State Exam... and then be part of your Support System while you Succeed with your Business!

We Also Offer Two NEW Contractor Support Programs!

A. The Business Workshop! A One Night Workshop for New Contractors OR Experienced Contractors to brush up, or develop new skills. See the Class Info page.

B.Contractor Law Refresher Class! The Two Week Law Class is now available for already Licensed Contractors as a Refresher at a substantial discount with either of our popular Law programs (LIVE Class or At-Home Video Program). See the Class Info.

-- REMEMBER --

California Law requires

a WRITTEN CONTRACT

on EVERY project Over $500.

We Carry the Full Line of

BNi CONTRACTS & LEGAL FORMS!

This Set of 29 pre-formatted PDF documents is fully California Compliant! Contracts and Legal Documents, are in convenient PDF format for easy download (and unlimited use).

Just call and we can email them to you. See the Bookstore page.

As Your Business Grows ...

As you look for more ways to Grow your Business and Protect the Assets you've built, you can restructure your business as a Corporation, Partnership or LLC. We can help process your new Business Entity with the Secretary of State's office & set up an S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership or LLC, at very reasonable rates (and very quickly). Call for more information or to make an appointment to find out more.

See the Class Info page.

619-296-9811

EXAM Prep Program

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ddeafd1fc7d34a3883f221656b36a6fa Enroll by October 31, 2024