February is Apartment Career Month!

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National Industry Designations

Industry training and continuing education are the vital links between an employee and the industry. There are several nationally recognized industry designations offered by NAA Education Institute (NAAEI) and your local apartment association, in addition to a multitude of issue-specific classes that can only help you to progress professionally and pursue any position in the industry that you desire.

Education offerings undergo intensive annual reviews and are revised as standards change and expand. Click on the links below to view more information about each of NAAEI’s nationally-recognized designations.

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)

National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP)

Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT)

The professional and personal benefits of perfecting and boosting your job skills through NAAEI’s designation programs and other continuing education opportunities are an invaluable way for you to shine as a top performer.

National Apartment Association:

Education Institute (NAAEI)

4300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22203

tel: 703/518-6141 fax: 703/248-8370 education@naahq.org

Testimonials

Kerri Kipping - "I worked in a hotel and thought leasing apartments would be a smooth transition. I started leasing 7 years ago and am now an apartment manager. ♥ my job with CRES Management!!!"

Amber McCloud Taylor - "I was leasing an apt and a well seasoned manager said I would be perfect... She pursued me for a little bit and fast forward 7 yrs I am a NALP & CAM!"

Crystal Berry - "I started out 17 years ago as a housekeeper at an apartment community and moved into the office after 3 months. I have been a Property Manager now for over 10 years!! ♥ Ginko Residential!!!"

Sharee Smith - "I started temping with On Site Solutions in Atlanta, GA back in 2002 after I realized that my real estate license wasn't all it was cracked up to be. One of my temp assignments hired me on full time & a career was born.... :)

Key Harrison-Cofty - "I started 21 years ago when I was looking for an apartment and the leasing agent sold me on replacing her so that she could move up. Now I'm a regional for The Lynd Comp.!"

Laura Myers - "I started as a PT weekend Leasing Agent in 2003. I love this business and I work for a terrific company, Beacon Management LLC!"

Jerry El-rohi Savage - "I started through a temp agency in 2007. I was in a six month contract that they bought out two months into it. Almost two years later I was NALP, and then the next year as an assistant I earned my CAM. Five years and going strong.!"

Dee Hammer - "I was approached and then pursued when I was working at a health club in Houston. I knew nothing of the business, but really liked what the person had to say and their persistence. That was more than 25 years ago and I still love this industry!!!"

Karen Kossow - "Graduated college in 1990 into a bad job market. First job was as a receptionist at a computer software company. Laid off after 3 months. Saw an ad for an "activities director". As I'd played a lot of sports, life-guarded, taught aerobics, etc. I thought I could do this. Got the job....eventually moved into leasing and then Marketing. 21 years later I'm still going strong and loving it!"

Rebecca Viviano - "I started as a resident. I called the leasing office for an issue I had and my now Property Supervisor told me I sounded great on the phone and asked if I was looking for a job. I quit my job of five and a half years, agreed to move an hour away and haven't looked back!"

Michelle Finney - "I started in 2008 after my sister convinced me to go to Ball State for Residential Property Management. I knew I wanted to manage, be in sales & marketing, work with numbers & paperwork, meet new people all the time, and be constantly busy. It's perfect for me!"

Jennifer Tusch Pasquale - "I was 21 and responded to an ad in the paper. They said I had the "go get em" attitude they were looking for! I rocked it, I was a leasing machine and this was my calling. I take the term "customer service" to the next level. 9 years later I am managing my own 300 unit A+ property in beautiful Charlotte, NC and I still to this day get out oft chair from my back office everytime a resident or prospect walks in!"