Apartment Trends Magazine January 2020 | Page 34

GRADUATION DAY FOR THE EIGHTH SESSION OF MAP T The Tava team comes to support Gabe Sanchez for his achievement in the program! MAINTENANCE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BY THE NUMBERS ENROLLED GRADUATES PLACED 154 135 99 he eighth session of the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP) took place in August 2019. 10 students graduated from the program and are currently working full time or on a temporary basis in the industry in Denver. MAP graduate Geary Ryder said, “I loved meeting everyone on-site at my apprenticeship, building communication skills and working next to some Rockstar employees.” Geary was hired by Griffis Union Station (Griffis Residential) where he is still happily employed. Since graduation, Geary and some of his fellow students have already earned their Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and EPA 608 certification. This program continues to bring new talent into the industry while preparing them for a lifetime career in multifamily. The next MAP session is scheduled to begin on February 14, 2020. If you are interested in hosting an apprentice, please contact: Lisa Godbehere at [email protected]. Congratulations to all session eight graduates!