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TRAINING ALERT

 NISH realizes that under certain circumstances, we have no other alternative but to cancel OR reschedule a training event.  If courses are cancelled or rescheduled, the information will be posted here.  

 

CLASS UPDATES & CHANGES: 

  • Situational Leadership in October will be instructed by Barry Youngblood

  • Business Continuity Plans & Disaster Recovery: The Basics on October 12-14 will be taught by Michael Bittle, Managing Director of the Institute for Business Continuity Training (IBTC). 

     
  • Nonprofit Management Best Practices in October has changed dates.  Please note that the new dates are: October 26-28 in Atlanta.  

  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Based Quality Management in October has changed dates. Please note that the new dates are: December 14 - 15, 2010 in San Antonio, TX


    CANCELLATIONS:
      

If you have any questions concerning cancellations, please contact Cora Chaply 571-226-4534, cchaply@nish.org.

 

updated August 30, 2010




NISH Double Your Voucher Face Value Program

Take advantage of the new NISH Double Your Voucher Face Value Program!
 
From July through September, all line-of-business courses qualify for the NISH Double Your Voucher Face Value Program. When you submit a voucher for reimbursement for attending one of the referred courses below, the Voucher Value will double from $200 to $400. The following courses will be conducted during the outlined timeframe and qualify for this initiative:
  
  1. Clothing & Textile: Strategic Quality Management (July 19-20: Chicago, IL)

  2. Clothing & Textile: Lean Manufacturing (July 21-22: Chicago, IL)

  3. Operating and Managing a Successful Custodial Business: Learning the Art and Science of Cleaning (July 28-29: San Francisco, CA)

  4. Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM) Certification Training and Examination (August 3-5: Chicago, IL)

  5. Carpet Cleaning Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Three-day Hands-on IICRC Certification Course (August 17-19: Minneapolis, MN)

  6. Systems Management for the Custodial Contractor (August 17-19: Vienna, VA)

  7. Creating a Quality Work Environment for People with Disabilities (September 22-23: Vienna, VA)

  8. Contact Center Services Business Plan Preparation (September 28-29: Las Vegas, NV)

  9. Contact Center Services Business Development (September 29-30: Las Vegas, NV)
REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS- When a NPA submits a request for voucher reimbursement for attending one of the referred courses above, NISH will match the number of vouchers submitted.
 
Example:  NPA incurs $1250 in travel expenses submits 2 vouchers NISH will match the 2 vouchers and NPA will be reimbursed $800. If NPA submits 3 vouchers NISH will match the 3 vouchers reimbursement to NPA $1200.  If NPA submits 4 vouchers worth $800 NISH will only match 3 of the 4 vouchers worth $600, and will return the 4th voucher to NPA to be used for a future training opportunity, reimbursement to NPA $1200.  
 
Please contact the NISH Training Department if you have any questions at 571-226-4532 or email rcuevas@nish.org
 
Thank you for your continued support of the NISH Training Incentive (Voucher) Program
updated July 29, 2010



NISH ACADEMY COURSE OFFERINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010

These courses will be offered in September 2010:

The kids are back in school.  Plan now for YOUR "Back to School" learning too.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 - AbilityOne Academy - Vienna, VA - SOLD OUT!

SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 - Management Skills for Supervisiors - Atlanta, GA - SOLD OUT!

SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16, 17 - Introduction to Single Soldier Housing (SSH) and Furnishings Management - Level 2 - Vienna, VA - SOLD OUT!

SEPTEMBER 15, 16 - Legal Issues in the Workplace - San Francisco, CA - SOLD OUT!

SEPTEMBER 21, 22 - Management from Focus to Execution - Baton Rouge, LA - Only 3 Seats Left

SEPTEMBER 22, 23 - Creating a Quality Work Environment (QWE) for People with Disabilities - Vienna, VA - SOLD OUT!

SEPTEMBER 22, 23 - Time Studies: Determining Commensurate Wages for Piece Rated and Hourly Rated Workers - Seattle, WA - SOLD OUT!

SEPTEMBER 27, 28 - Benefits Planning for Rehabilitation Professionals Working with Social Security Beneficiaries - Virginia Beach, VA - Only 6 Seats Left

SEPTEMBER 28, 29 - Contact Center Services: Business Plan Preparation - Las Vegas, NV - Only 6 Seats Left

SEPTEMBER 29, 30 - Contact Center Services: Business Development - Las Vegas, NV - Only 5 Seats Left

SEPTEMBER 29, 30 - Recruitment and Retention - San Antonio, TX - Only 4 Seats Left

 

To register for one of these courses please go to www.nishacademy.org
or click here to download the registration form (which must be faxed to NISH Academy). 

For further information or registration assistance please contact Cora Chaply 571-226-4534, cchaply@nish.org.

updated:  September 7, 2010



NISH ACADEMY COURSE OFFERINGS FOR OCTOBER 2010

These courses will be offered in October 2010:

Plan now for YOUR "FALL" learning.

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OCTOBER 5, 6 -Operating and Managing a Custodial Business: Learning the Art and Science of Cleaning - Las Vegas, NV - Only 5 Seats Left

OCTOBER 5, 6 - ISO 9001 : 2000 A Roadmap for Successful Implementation - Dallas, TX- Only 15 Seats Left

OCTOBER 5, 6, 7 - Consultative Selling - Denver, CO - Only 7 Seats Left

OCTOBER 12, 13, 14 - Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery: The Basics - Atlantic City, NJ - Only 8 Seats Left

OCTOBER 13, 14 - Situational Leadership - Chicago, IL - Only 8 Seats Left

OCTOBER 13, 14 - Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) Training: Creating Safe Workplaces for Employees with Disabilities - San Francisco, CA - SOLD OUT!

OCTOBER 19, 20, 21 - Custodial University - Baltimore, MD - Only 5 Seats Left

OCTOBER 26, 27 - Federal Acquisition Regulation-Based Quality Management [NEW] - San Antonio, TX - Only 15 Seats Left

OCTOBER 26, 27, 28 - Nonprofit Management Best Practices [NEW] - Atlanta, GA - Only 5 Seats Left

OCTOBER 27, 28 - AbilityOne Business Development Siminar: Tools for Growing Your Business [NEW] - Vienna, VA - Only 7 Seats Left

To register for one of these courses please go to www.nishacademy.org
or click here to download the registration form (which must be faxed to NISH Academy). 

For further information or registration assistance please contact Cora Chaply 571-226-4534, cchaply@nish.org.

 

updated:  September 7, 2010 



NISH ACADEMY COURSE OFFERINGS FOR NOVEMBER 2010



These courses will be offered in November 2010

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NOVEMBER 2, 3 - Succession Planning for Executives and Boards - Orlando, FL - Only 20 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 2, 3, 4 -The Business of Shredding Boot Camp - Atlanta, GA - Only 9 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 3, 4 - Fleet Institute - Oklahoma City, OK - Only 19 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 8, 9, 10 - AbilityOne Academy - Vienna, VA - Only 15 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 9, 10 -Laundry: Becoming Your Hospital's Partner in Infection Prevention [NEW] - Orlando, FL - Only 20 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 9, 10 - The Operations and Maintenance Competency - Vienna, VA -

NOVEMBER 9, 10 - Managing an AbilityOne Contract [NEW] - San Antonio, TX - Only 25 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 15 - Customer Portal Training: Agency Info, Project Tracking, QER [NEW] - Vienna, VA - Only 30 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 16, 17 - Business Development 1: The Planning Process - Baltimore, MD - Only 29 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 16, 17, 18 - Commissary Project Management - San Diego, CA - Only 18 Seats Left

NOVEMBER 17, 18 - Time Studies: Determining Commensurate Wages For Piece Rated and Hourly Related Workers - Las Vegas, NV - Only 10 Seats Left

To register for one of these courses please go to www.nishacademy.org

For further information or registration assistance please contact Cora Chaply 571-226-4534, cchaply@nish.org. 

 

updated:  September 7, 2010



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Important Announcements

Certificates of Completion, Vouchers and CEUs:

To receive NISH Training Vouchers (goldenrods), CEUs, and/or Certificates of Completion for participation in a NISH Academy instructor-led classroom course; full attendance at every session/day is required. No exceptions.

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Eligibility to Participate:

NISH training is available to AbilityOne associated non-profit agencies. If your NPA/CRP status is not up to date, please contact your regional office immediately. NISH will not accept training registrations from NPAs/CRPs who have not re-affiliated with NISH.

Other members of the AbilityOne family are also encouraged to attend classroom courses. These groups include federal customers, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, other referral sources, state-use programs and state rehabilitation organizations, members of NPA boards of directors.

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Online Registration:

Online Registration for classroom courses normally opens 8 - 10 weeks before the start of the course at www.nishacademy.org.

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NISH Lending Library for AbilityOne Producing CRPs:

Requests for NISH Lending Library for AbilityOne Producing CRP materials will be made via our registration system at www.nishacademy.org.

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UPDATE! NISH TRAINING INCENTIVE (VOUCHER) PROGRAM

NISH has received requests for voucher reimbursement without the appropriate documentation, which has delayed payment.
In addition, Paragraph 2c in the voucher policy sets forth a time limitation for submitting vouchers for payment. 

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NISH Registration System

NISH has one location to register for NISH Academy instructor-led classroom courses, online eLearning courses, and Lending Library resources through NISH Academy Online. Click www.nishacademy.org.
 
 
If you need any Administrative help with NISH Academy or course registration, please contact distancelearning@nish.org or call 1-571-226-4534 / 1-571-226-4547 for immediate assistance.
 
For Technical Support for for using the online registration system (NISH Academy, contact nishacademy@geolearning.com or call 1-866-756-9162.  

Guide to Registering for NISH Academy Training Programs - Please Print


Distance Education Programs through the NISH Academy

      


NISH 2010 Webinars – Recorded Presentations

Presenters: John Miller, Chair, QWE Steering Committee
                  Jerry Bettenhausen, President, NCWC
Presented July 29, 2010



NISH Training Department Information

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Tel: 571-226-4660
Fax: 703-563-9169
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