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Building Solutions Together 2013-2014 Annual Campaign The NAED Education & Research Foundation’s 2013-2014 Annual Contribution Campaign is now under way. This year’s theme, “Building Solutions Together,” encapsulates the team effort of the Foundation. These accomplishments illustrate that donations to the Annual Campaign produce tangible results, including: The support our members show by contributing to the Annual Campaign allows the Foundation to develop the much-needed, industry-specific training programs and education for NAED members. Giving to the Foundation yields real and measurable results not only for one’s business, but also for the future of the industry. • More than 679 people have received CEP certification in the four years is has been available. Past contributions have enabled the Foundation to: • Develop enhancements for the NAED Learning Center • Expand the EPEC program with a lighting-specific module • Design and implement Certified Electrical Professional (CEP) program preparatory courses THE CURRENT : WINTER 2014 • The NAED Learning Center has been used by members to track nearly 100,000 training activities. “We rely on the support of our generous sponsors,” explained Michelle McNamara, senior vice president of NAED and executive director of the NAED Education & Research Foundation. “Every contribution counts toward enhancing the channel’s greatest competitive advantage—our skilled workforce.” For nearly 45 years, the Foundation has provided NAED members with the educational tools they need to grow and succeed. Your support enhances the programs that cultivate a more knowledgeable and effective workforce in all areas of your business. Giving is an investment—one that earns measurable returns to improve your bottom line. “Through your contributions, we are building solutions together,” said McNamara. “It is our mission to continue to be able to provide the best educational materials in the industry and it will happen with the ongoing commitment of our members. If you have not contributed to the Annual Campaign before, I invite you to mak P