Your News for January 4, 2016
Need Recruiting Strategies that Work_ Find Them at MCAA 2016
Need Recruiting Strategies that Work? Find Them at MCAA 2016

If recruiting new employees is on your to-do list for 2016, plan to attend MCAA 2016 (March 20-24, Orlando, FL) for some great tips on finding...and keeping...the best talent anywhere.
NEI
Quiet Juggernaut...MCAA's National Education Initiative (NEI) Racks Up Serious Stats!

In the year 2000, John Koontz came to MCAA with this crazy idea of taking world-class PM and supervisory education around the country as a service to MCAA members. Turns out, it wasn't so crazy after all. To close out 2015, the 16th year of the NEI, Koontz recently shared some amazing statistics with MCAA:
  • 1,378 days - the number of class days taught
  • 35,234 - the number of attendees in his classes
  • 86 - the average number of classes taught per year
  • 2,202 - the number of class attendees per year
  • 26 - the average number of attendees per class
And...these numbers do not reflect the number of project managers Koontz has taught through MCAA's Institute for Project Management (IPM) and Advanced IPM (AIPM). These are impressive stats to be sure, but the impact's the thing! The National Education Initiative itself has grown to include a remarkable faculty including: Kathy Crosby, Tom Williams, Jim McCarl, Brett Endres and special guest faculty such as Professor Tim Wentz and Jack Wilhelmi. Subjects range from basic supervisory skills to the latest in concepts in BIM and related technology. From a crazy Y2K idea to an industry education juggernaut, the NEI continues to quietly provide MCAA members world-class education at their location. Thanks for the crazy idea, Mr. Koontz...any more you want to discuss?
Apply for an MCAA Safety Award

If your company achieved a great safety record in 2015, then be sure to apply for an MCAA Safety Award.
Drive Revenue Growth with MSCA_s Sales Leadership Symposium
Accelerate Performance of Entry-Level Employees

MSCA's Sales Basecamp is where it begins for the entry-level service sales employee. This two-day program, to be held February 1-2 in Orlando, FL, will build the skills they need to confidently sell HVACR and plumbing services while creating added value for the customer.
WebLEM
Watch Your Email for Your New WebLEM Password 

Your new WebLEM password should have arrived in the email of your prime contact on or around January 1. The password to access this valuable MCAA benefit is changing every three months.
Start Off 2016 with an Application to ALI Course 16

MCAA's Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) is now accepting applications for Course 16. If you are a top industry executive and have been thinking about attending ALI, get a great start to 2016 by applying for a space.
ALI-G is a Cut Above for ALI Graduates

ALI graduates are already effective, highly skilled leaders and strategic planners, but ALI-G takes your ALI experience to the next level. It's a three-day, high-intensity program that enhances and builds on the knowledge, skills and experience you gained at Babson.
Safety Directors' Conference
Register Now for MCAA's Safety Directors' Conference

Plan to attend MCAA's Safety Directors' Conference (January 26-28 in Tempe, AZ) for the latest information on safe practices, procedures and regulations designed to help your workers avoid accidents and injuries while on the jobsite.
MCA of Texas Contributes to MCERF
Braconier Plumbing & Heating Contributes to MCERF

The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received a $250 contribution from the Braconier Plumbing & Heating Company (Englewood, CO). The MCERF Board of Trustees greatly appreciates the support which helps the Foundation continue its education and research programs that keep our industry thriving and advancing.
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