NSCA program boosts your reputation; benefits students

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, August 5, 2008 — Manufacturers who donate classroom space for NSCA regional training reap the benefits of increased brand exposure and enhanced networking opportunities with commercial electronic systems professionals.

“The Partners in Education program is a terrific way for manufacturers to promote their companies,� said Senior Director of Professional Development, Norah Hammond. “Manufacturers say partnering with NSCA offers recognition for both organizations.�

In exchange for donating regional training space, manufacturers receive:
 Plaques recognizing them as Partners in Education presented during the annual NSCA Member Meeting & Industry Forum
 Up to two free seats in NSCA training classes held at their sites
 Custom notepads for NSCA University students that feature the logos of all Partners in Education
 NSCA promotion of their location as a host sponsor
 Opportunity to host evening student activities
 Opportunity to welcome class attendees
 Opportunity to provide company giveaways to class attendees

Current Partner in Education members include: Atlas Sound (Phoenix, AZ; Dundee, IL: and Ennis, TX ), Bosch/Telex (Burnsville, MN), Crestron (Rockleigh, NJ and Cyprus, CA), and Shure (Niles, IL).

To get involved in the program, please contact NSCA at 800.446.6722 or education@nsca.org.

About NSCA
NSCA is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry. With more than 2,500 member companies worldwide, the National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate of all who work within the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving contractor members and all channel stakeholders through education, advocacy, outreach and member services. NSCA University offers a variety of courses on topics such as project management, business, sales, design and technical knowledge. Courses are delivered through a variety of methods including conferences, regional trainings, online learning and webinars. NSCA works in conjunction with a variety of industry partners to provide relevant and meaningful education and certification programs. It also provides leading industry research and market intelligence, insurance solutions, the industry’s most comprehensive manual of practice, Essentials of Systems Integration™ and other business tools. For more information, visit www.nsca.org.