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AUGUST: “EVEN PARADISE BECOMES A PRISON IF YOU CAN’T LEAVE.”

By James Combs, Education and

Social Media Coordinator

Oh GCNKAA, summer is ending… Don’t let summer become your prison. Although the shortened weeks and vacations are not as common in the other months, there is life to live, education to gain, and incredible work that depends on you. Take a look at all we have coming up and remember that in the fall we will be offering national credentials for leasing, property managers, and maintenance professionals so stay tuned as the dates for those three programs come online!

Designation Courses

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)

Earning your CAM credential allows you to demonstrate that you have the knowledge and ability to manage an apartment community and achieve the owner’s investment goals. The CAM credential positions you well for career opportunities and advancement.

All classes will be held on the dates listed below from 9 am to 5 pm at the Apartment Association offices located at 7265 Kenwood Road, Suite 100, in Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236.

• Thursday, October 5, 2023

• Thursday, October 12, 2023

• Thursday, October 19, 2023

• Thursday, October 26, 2023

• Thursday, November 2, 2023

Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP)

The Certified Apartment Leasing Professional course will help you earn the CALP credential, many people’s first industry credential, showing your employer that you’re committed to a career in residential property management. We recommend CALP for leasing consultants, concierges, and career changers with hospitality, retail, or customer service experience.

There are three full day classes and those dates will be announced shortly. Classes will be from 9 am to 5 pm at the Apartment Association offices located at 7265 Kenwood Road, Suite 100, in Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236.

Certified Apartment Manager (CAMT)

Earning your Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) validates your knowledge, enhances your reputation and credibility, boosts your confidence and earns you respect. You will receive training across all the fields listed on the right to give you a wide range of knowledge & ability. Sections can be taken separately!

• Electrical Maintenance & Repair

• Plumbing Maintenance & Repair

• Heating Maintenance & Repair

• Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair

• Appliance Maintenance & Repair

• Interior / Exterior Maintenance & Repair

Dates will be announced shortly. Classes will be from 9 am to 5 pm at the Apartment Association offices located at 7265 Kenwood Road, Suite 100, in Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236.

Seminars

Fair Housing Unlocked: Attorney-Led Training

Gone are the days of having an instructor give “I am not an attorney” disclaimers before the start of their session. The GCNKAA