NAHB - University Education Programs Guide - 2009 - (Page 2) invest. learn. thrive. Investing in continuing education is an investment in your career. the naHB university of Housing offerings give building industry professionals a new big-picture view of their business— one that brings together dozens of complicated pieces to produce a comprehensive image of where the industry is and where it will go in the future. through this process, you will learn how to best position yourself for the future and how to get from here to there successfully. you then take that information home and use it to grow and thrive in your own business and your own career. that big-picture concept doesn’t just come from classroom sessions. thanks to naHB’s wide reach throughout the industry, the university of Housing events offer multiple opportunities for networking—in the hallways, over coffee, and at more structured social and round table events. so you leave not just with binders and notebooks filled with numbers and facts, but also invaluable new contacts and the widereaching benefit of having exchanged knowledge and ideas with others from all facets of the industry. Join us. learn, grow and thrive here. you’ll go home able to flex more—bend with the economy and the industry—and able to think on your feet and use the knowledge you’ve gained to move forward even when challenges lay ahead. and who couldn’t use those kinds of benefits? –Jeff Hunt, CAPS, CGP, CGR , GMB Heritage Construction I’m really a believer in education. My designations and involvement have really made a huge difference in my business. It’s easy to fall Into a rut and get stuck there when you’re not making an active nto effort to improve yourself. and in challenging economic times, none of us can afford to stagnate—there are too many people out there with fresh ideas and new energy. one of the best ways to re-energize and re-focus is through professional development. continuing education gives professionals a look at the latest trends and most recent information, sparking new ideas and breathing fresh air into the way people look at their jobs, their industries and the world around them. Professional development is more essential than ever before; the american society for training and development says that not only is it energizing for individuals, but it gives companies and organizations an edge on retaining their valued employees for longer periods of time. and while higher education and on-the-job training are certainly important and valuable, industry-specific educational offerings are vital to keeping people connected to their businesses and helping grow companies. industry focused. through the naHB university of Housing and its state and local affiliates, you’ll receive the information and preparation that allows you to gain the competitive edge needed in this industry. Programs are led by respected industry veterans, all of whom have both years of firsthand experience and the benefit of naHB’s train the trainer instructor training courses. these aren’t professional speakers—they’re the people you know, the mentors you wish you had and the company leaders whose brains you’d pick if you could, leading discussions and sharing their expertise. Whether you’re new to the industry, are seeking your next career move or want to improve your bottom line, the naHB university of Housing can assist in your pursuit.
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