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May The Education Be With You

By James Combs,

Education and Social Media Coordinator

Tap into the force this May and train in the ways of the Multi-Family Housing industry! In the beginning of May, the credentials return for property managers and technicians. Don’t miss your opportunity to take these courses.

Below you are going to find all the latest upcoming opportunities to grow your education. Education strives to be reflective of our member’s needs. We are always listening to feedback from our members and looking for new ideas all the time. If there are topics or material that you would love to see offered please reach out to james@gcnkaa.org.

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, May 4, 2023

• Thursday, May 11, 2023

• Thursday, May 19, 2023

• Thursday, May 25, 2023

• Friday, May 26, 2023

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. Courses can be taken separately if needed!

All classes will be held on the dates listed below from 8:30 am to 5 pm at the Apartment Association offices located at 7265

Kenwood Road, Suite 100, in Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236.

• Electrical Maintenance & Repair

Friday, May 5, 2023

• Plumbing Maintenance & Repair

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

• Heating Maintenance & Repair

Friday, May 12, 2023

• Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

• Appliance Maintenance & Repair

Thursday, June 1, 2023

• Interior / Exterior Maintenance & Repair

June 2, 2023

Nextgen

This NextGen event is the perfect way to get involved with your local apartment association! The multi-family industry, like many others, is an industry with endless opportunities. Many of these opportunities and bits of wisdom come from those you know. The game of business is often a fastpaced one so building a solid network of people you can rely on quickly is important. The format of this event will get the most value for your time.

Happy Hour Event Theme: Speed Networking

May 24 | 5 – 7 PM

Big Ash Brewing, 5230 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, 45244

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.