AFE May/June 2012 : Page 17Facilities America and Certification Scholarships Available The AFE Foundation supports the professional development of facility professionals, students and educators. The Foundation’s Facilities America and Certification Grants open the door to participation for those who otherwise, in today’s economy, might not be able to take advantage of these opportunities. AFE will offer both the CPMM and CPS certification courses and exams in conjunction with Facili-ties America 2012. Qualifi ed applicants are encouraged to apply for AFE Foundation grants to sup-port the cost of certifi cation training or attendance to Facilities America. Grant applications must be received by July 31, 2012. Selections will be made by August 15. Applicants will be notifi ed of results by email. For more information and applications, please visit www.foundation4afe.org. FEJ TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND FACILITIES AMERICA EDUCATION FORUM Facilities America Education Forum’s theme of “Buildings for a Better World” includes the more effi cient, sustainable and cost-effective operation of both new, high-performance buildings and older buildings with more-traditional infrastructures. 2012 AFE Chapter Awards Reception. Celebrate with AFE as we honor outstanding Chapter achievement! 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Professional Advancement. Earn CEUs for attending sessions that take your professional knowledge to the next level and enhance your value to a facility. Networking. Networking. Networking. Connect with leaders and peers that make up a community of instant answers beyond Facilities America. Facility Tour. A guided tour and Q & A of the National Air and Space Museum. Hear It from the Experts. Facilities America provides top-quality education from the industry’s experts! You’ll walk away with solutions to your everyday problems, which you can implement immediately within your facility. Boost Your Brain Power. Brush up on your maintenance and management skills with our sessions. Take your pick from today’s hot topics, including indoor air quality, water quality, energy effi ciency, retro-commissioning and more! Supercharge your Investment in Building Technology. Learn how to combat ineffi ciency in your facility. Take away ideas and strategies to help save your company time and money. Make Your Voice Count! Have an impact on the industry by taking part in AFE’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, including hearing from a special guest speaker, gaining updates on federal issues and compliances that impact facilities management, and by participating in a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with legislative offi cials. Get AFE Certifi ed! AFE Certifi cation tells the world you have the knowledge and experience to successfully operate and maintain a facility. It’s a Sound Investment in Your Facility’s Bottom Line! You and your company will benefi t from your knowledge of the cost-saving practices and emerging compliances that translate into more effi cient building management. 1 COME TO WHERE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT IS National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center The offi cial Facilities Tour of AFE’s Facilities America 2012 THREE DAYS, ONE POWER-PACKED CONFERENCE: • Certifi cation Training & Exam • Education Sessions • Chapter Awards Reception • Solutions Expo • Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill September 10 – 12, 2012 Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia 22202 Register now at WWW.AFE.ORG SEE PAGE 18 FOR FULL DETAILS. May | June 2012 ■ Facilities Engineering Journal ■ www.AFE.org 17 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
