NEF

Educating the construction industry today... and tomorrow.

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Congrats to Patty Waldhouse, winner of the one-of-a-kind collectible NEF teddy bear made by Jeanne Parsons!

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⭐ Congratulations to Katie Loughmiller, winner of the 2023 Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award! ⭐

Learn more about Katie Loughmiller: https://t.co/yYeiBOsFaA

#CarolKuekerAward

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📣 Announcing the NEF Board of Trustees!

Rhonda Neeley (2024)
Becky Richter, CBT (2024)
Cindy Spiropoulos (2024)
Steve Nellis (PT 2026)ACCE
Valentina Arango (2025)
Kathleen Cernosek (2025)
Kristey Stewart (2025)
Cathy Tyler (NCCER)
Tammy Rico (NAWIC)

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2023-2024 NEF Exec Committee:

Pres – Jill Hanson
Vice Pres – Debra Lesar
Secretary – Tracey Hart
Treasurer – Robin Fulton-Meyer
Pres-Elect – Laura Herron
Immediate Past Pres – Wendy Jarred
Executive Committee Member – Tamara Crooks
Education Coordinator – Melanie Myers

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Create-Design-Build!, formerly Accessory Structure Project, is the next generation to the NEF Shed Project. This program is a cross-curriculum team project that promotes awareness of the construction industry.

Learn more: https://t.co/uA2yYMpBeu

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Candidates who fail the exam or fail to take the exam by the end of their eligibility, must contact NEF and pay the retesting fee. Any candidate who fails to achieve a passing score on any test will be required to wait a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days before retesting.

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We love the enthusiasm of these attendees who took the free Construction Bookkeeping Technician (CBT) course that NEF offered in Portland in advance of NAWIC AC last week. Thanks to Karen Weatherford for posting this picture and tagging us!

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👏👏👏 Our most heartfelt congratulations go out to Robin Fulton Meyer on her Lifetime Achievement Award from NAWIC!

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📝 NEF Certification Course – Construction Industry Specialist (CIS)

This introductory look at the construction industry will prepare the participant for further training and educational opportunities needed in the various construction career pathways.

https://t.co/qnzXyKNQ0X

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Welcome our new sponsor, White Cap. They are a one-stop shop for concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials, fasteners, erosion and waterproofing, and safety products.
@WeAreWhiteCap

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👷🛠️ Guidelines for the 2023-2024 Block Kids Building Program are now online!

Block Kids is a national building competition for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade and introduces them to construction careers.

Learn more: https://t.co/85SBmSQVDC

#BlockKids #NEF

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Welcome our new sponsor, MGM Resorts International, a global gaming and entertainment company with a reputation for excellence. MGM Resorts sets the standard for best-in-class hotels and casinos, providing unparalleled experiences for guests.
@MGMResortsIntl

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Come and join us for the NEF Annual Meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 8 from 11 am to 3 pm in advance of the NAWIC Annual Conference. We hope to see you there!

For the full schedule of events happening at this year’s NAWIC AC, visit: https://t.co/FmKVKFH2q1

#NEF

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Construction Industry Technician (CIT) Certification Course. An overview of the construction industry and its processes. Subjects include types of construction, forms of business ownership, contractual arrangements, contract documents, and more.

https://t.co/K71Pmoe7m0

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Chapter Block Kids Chairs; Chapter Design Drafting Chairs; Chapter Create Design Build! Chairs; Region NEF Liaisons and Region NEF Fundraisers, join us for an info session to meet the National Chairs and learn dates for 2023-2024.

📅 Sat Aug 12, 8:45 am at NAWIC AC

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⭐ Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 Design Drafting Competition! ⭐

1st Place: Nandor Leszko
North Central Region - Cleveland #156

2nd Place: Andrew Birt
Pacific Southwest - Las Vegas #74

#constructionindustry #ConstructionCourses #Education #CareerAdvancement #NEF

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All exams are closed book. Any individual caught giving or receiving assistance during or after an examination, or caught using unauthorized materials during the examination will be reported. Those caught in the act of cheating will forfeit the examination fees paid.

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Course Companions are study guides packed full of useful information to help you to prepare to take each test. Currently available for two certification exams: Construction Industry Technician; and Estimating and Scheduling Practitioner.

Find them here: https://t.co/EOld6Kg6V0

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INSTRUCTORS WANTED! Join us at the NAWIC Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon for a workshop on becoming a NEF instructor. Discover the requirements, approved materials, and teaching compensation.

📅 Wed, Aug 9th, 1:45 – 2:45pm

Email Melanie Myers at [email protected]

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NEF exams are computer-based. NEF has taken every effort to make its computer testing system as easy to use as possible. No specific computer experience or typing skills are needed to take the test.

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