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All courses have been approved for MN Residential Contractor credits by the MN Department of Labor & Industry. Select courses are also approved for MN Building Official credits by the MN Department of Labor & Industry, MN Realtor (Real Estate) credits by the MN Department of Commerce and WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credits by the WI Department of Safety & Professional Services. See individual course listings for details. All courses are also eligible for IACET (International Association of Continuing Education Training) credits (contact education@housingfirstmn.org for details). Housing First Minnesota and non-members are welcome to attend Contractor University. You do not need to be a Housing First Minnesota member to sign up for courses. Registration links are for course registrations only.
Questions? Contact Tom Gavaras, Education & Special Programs Manager: Tom@HousingFirstMN.org or 651-697-7592 Registration Problems? Contact Mary Beth Blom, Education & Special Programs Assistant: MaryBeth@HousingFirstMN.org or 651-697-7584
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CERTIFIED AGING-IN-PLACE SPECIALIST COURSES: June 23-25, 2020 Due to COVID-19, the CAPS courses will be held virtually using Zoom meeting. You must have a computer with camera and microphone capabilities. There is an increasing desire among today's home owners to live in one's home as long as possible which has created a strong demand for products and services serving this audience. To help home owners make their home a safe and comfortable living environment for the long term, many responsive and innovative products are emerging. Likewise, service providers are answering this demand by focusing their businesses on creating new homes and renovations that provide design flexibility, pleasing aesthetics, high function and usability for all people, without regard to age, income or ability level, and regardless of life’s changes and challenges. A Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist understands the unique needs of the older adult population and is knowledgeable about aging-in-place home modifications, common remodeling projects and solutions to common barriers. CAPS designees are remodelers, designers, occupational therapists, architects and others. CAPS Specialists recommend updates that will help a person live independently in his or her own home; work with an occupational therapist to develop a home modification or build plan based on the safety and functional needs of an individual or household; collaborate with a licensed contractor or interior designer about building and design strategies and techniques for creating attractive, barrier-free living spaces; collaborate with a licensed contractor or interior designer about building and design strategies and techniques for creating attractive, barrier-free living spaces; and provide information about building codes and standards, useful products and resources, and the costs and time required for common remodeling projects. Each CAPS Course is approved for the following credits (to receive CAPS certification, you must attend all three courses): • MN Residential Contractor – 8 Credits CAPS I • Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Due to COVID-19, this course will be held virtually using Zoom meeting. You must have a computer with camera and microphone capabilities.
Full Day: Housing First MN Member & NAHB Member $250 | Non-Member $275 NAHB Members should call Mary Beth Blom at 651.697.7584 to receive discounted pricing. The CAPS courses are developed by NAHB and presented by Centrex Rehab.
8:00 AM-4:30 PM Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. Because they are embracing newly found and changing lifestyles, they need to revitalize their home environment. Identifying this burgeoning opportunity and then developing the skills to interact with this market can help you grow your business dramatically. The goal of the course is to equip course participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively market and sell services to the aging in place (AIP) market.
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CAPS II • Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Due to COVID-19, this course will be held virtually using Zoom meeting. You must have a computer with camera and microphone capabilities.
Full Day: Housing First MN Member & NAHB Member $250 | Non-Member $275 NAHB Members should call Mary Beth Blom at 651.697.7584 to receive discounted pricing. The CAPS courses are developed by NAHB and presented by Centrex Rehab. (see March 24 listing for more details)
The goal of this course is to enable participants to identify common challenges within the home and understand attractive design concepts that create a safe and comfortable environment for clients who want to age in place as well as identify with one or more of these groups: Individuals who are not experiencing health issues related to aging, individuals who have a progressive or other condition that requires home modifications or equipment, and individuals who are dealing with an abrupt or traumatic health-related change.
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CAPS III • Thursday, June 25, 2020 Due to COVID-19, this course will be held virtually using Zoom meeting. You must have a computer with camera and microphone capabilities.
Full Day: Housing First MN Member & NAHB Member $250 | Non-Member $275 NAHB Members should call Mary Beth Blom at 651.697.7584 to receive discounted pricing. The CAPS courses are developed by NAHB and presented by Centrex Rehab. (see March 24 listing for more details)
This course builds on the CAPS II course (which is a highly recommended prerequisite to this course) by introducing design solutions and techniques for professionals whose clients require specialized design and equipment to live and thrive comfortably in their homes. Whole house product specification and installation techniques will be covered accompanied by practical, hands-on activities.
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5/28/2020
CANCELLED: May Member Happy Hour
5/28/2020 » 5/31/2020
CANCELLED: 2020 Past Presidents' Summit
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