Brain Power

JULY: EDUCATION AND CHILL

By James Combs,

Education and Social Media Coordinator

Hi GCNKAA Friends! This month’s education article is being brought to you by the education mascot Benny the polar bear. Benny doesn’t want you to miss July’s Crisis Media Class! This is also a great time to look ahead at Fair housing in August. 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

Seminars

Media Relations & Crisis Training

We live in an era of omnipresent social media platforms, 24/7 news cycles, public desire for instant access to information and smartphone ownership by every citizen, tenant, employee, and owner across the spectrum. This course is designed to provide assistance to GCNKAA members in dealing with today’s hyper-connected world through media and public relations, communication strategies, and crisis management.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

GCNKAA Office, 7265 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45236

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 is bringing you information direct from the field! Presented by Solomon Parini from Willis Law Firm, don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to enhance your company’s fair housing practices, protect against potential legal risks, and foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment for your residents.

Friday, August 26, 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

GCNKAA Office, 7265 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45236

Epa 608 Certification

Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain regulated substances be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques. Technicians are required to pass an EPAapproved test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification.

• Type I – Persons who maintain, service, or repair small appliances must be certified as Type I technicians.

• Type II – Persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of the medium-, high-, or very high-pressure appliances (except small appliances, MVACs, and MVAC-like appliances) must be certified as Type II technicians.

• Type III – Persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of low-pressure appliances must be certified as Type III technicians.

Friday, October 27, 2023, from 9 am to 1 pm

Friday, November 3, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm

GCNKAA Office, 7265 Kenwood Road, Ste. 100, Cincinnati

INVOLVEMENT, SPONSORSHIP, QUESTIONS

If you are interested in getting involved with the Education or NextGen Committee and help plan all of the great education opportunities, join us for our monthly meetings! Contact james@gcnkaa.org for details and invitations.

GCNKAA’s education and NextGen programs offer great exposure through sponsorship. Seminars and course modules can be sponsored for as little as $150 and comes with many benefits. Sponsorship funds help the association provide extra amenities to the attendees.