“ The apartment industry doesn ’ t just provide homes , but creates thousands of good paying , local jobs that stay right here within Chicago ,” said Greg Lozinak , Chicagoland Apartment Association President and COO , Waterton Residential LLC . “ The eye-opening report shows just how important apartments and our residents are to Illinois — contributing more than $ 41 billion to the state economy .”
– Greg Lozinak , COO , Waterton Residential LLC and CAA President 2013
The CAA / NAA Network Offers Education That Impacts Your Bottom-Line
CAA annually offers multiple career-relevant , half-day , face-toface education sessions . Topics include industry-best practices from Fair Housing to Bed Bugs Management , and newregulation updates . In addition , a wealth of current industry trends and key topics identified by owners and managers
to serve members ’ education needs . Courses are taught by experts who have topic expertise and a deep knowledge of the apartment industry . Sessions are taught both in Chicago , and in the suburbs . Candidates and designates receive discounts on Dell and Sears Craftsman tools .
Education programs of the National Apartment Association Education Institute ( NAAEI ) are the premier offering for the multifamily housing profession . All designations are offered locally by CAA .
The onsite manager is a vital link between apartment residents , community owners and investors . This course is now offered online .
Maintenance expenses are the single largest controllable element in any operating budget . Train new and veteran maintenance professionals to give them the knowledge and tools to run a costeffective maintenance program . This course is now ANSI certified .
Leasing Professionals are the first people a prospect meets and often how they gauge the property and staff . Train them to become top performers . Course now offered online .
The CAPS program is an in-depth review of property management principles and techniques used by top professional supervisors .
The IROP designation is designed specifically for the rental owner who manages his or her own property or properties . This course trains the property owner in all aspects of property management based on industry-best practices – including marketing , building operations , financial and administrative skills , plus local and state law .
CAA Online Learning Management System ( LMS ) www . caapts . org
• Webinars by online education provider Leasehawk and NAAEI .
• Mastering Data Analysis and Interpretation – CAA 3 module online course .
• Topical NAA webinars on Bed Bug Management , Fair Housing , etc .
• SCHM Online Certification – Specialist in Housing Credit Management .
LMS and CAA topical sessions are NAAEI Designation CEC qualified . www . caapts . org