CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, August 29, 2007 — NSCA believes in education. And so do our manufacturer members. They’re teaming with NSCA to make it more affordable and more convenient for commercial electronic systems professionals to get the training they need. The new NSCA University Partners in Education program provides valuable benefits for anyone wishing to further their industry education.
Here’s how it works: Manufacturer partners agree to support regional training classes by providing classroom space for students. In addition, member companies can sign up to donate food to students, NSCA staff members, and volunteers; invite members to tour their facilities; and recommend lodging at local hotels.
“We value these contributions from our manufacturer member companies. Their support makes it possible to bring our education classes to the industry with a substantial cost savings realized,” says NSCA Executive Director Chuck Wilson. “That allows us to reinvest those savings into new education programs. It really is a win-win for everyone.”
Partner in Education members include Atlas Sound (with locations in Phoenix, AZ; Ennis, TX; and West Dundee, IL), Crestron Electronics (Rockleigh, NJ), Bosch Communication Systems (Burnsville, MN), and Shure Incorporated (Niles, IL).
NSCA plans to continue adding new manufacturer partners to its roster. For more information about becoming a partner or to learn how you can receive training, please contact NSCA Senior Director of Professional Development Norah Hammond at 319.861.8626.
About NSCA
NSCA is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry. With more than 2,500 member companies worldwide, the National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate of all who work within the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving contractor members and all channel stakeholders through education, advocacy, outreach and member services. NSCA University offers a variety of courses on topics such as project management, business, sales, design and technical knowledge. Courses are delivered through a variety of methods including conferences, regional trainings, online learning and webinars. NSCA works in conjunction with a variety of industry partners to provide relevant and meaningful education and certification programs. It also provides leading industry research and market intelligence, insurance solutions, the industry’s most comprehensive manual of practice, Essentials of Systems Integration™ and other business tools. For more information please visit www.nsca.org.
Media Contact:
Nancy Owen
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319.861.8630
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