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The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA), a non-profit organization providing education and resources to individuals who manage professional cleaning operations, announced the dates and locations of its 2017 Certification Road Show. The schedule includes 19 stops - more than double the number of stops on the 2016 calendar.
“We had an extremely successful 2016 Road Show and couldn’t be more proud of the nearly 100 individuals who earned their CEH or REH Certification during these events,” said Michael Patterson, MNA, MREH. “We look forward to expanding the accessibility of the program in 2017 and making it available to even more individuals who want to grow in their careers.”
IEHA’s 2017 Boot Camp Road Show will provide individuals looking to obtain their certification with a comprehensive two-day, instructor-led training session covering the curriculum included in IEHA’s PECP. At the conclusion of the review, attendees will test to receive their certification.
Dates and destination cities for IEHA’s 2017 Boot Camp Road Show include:
Columbus, Ohio - Jan. 7-8 (IEHA Educational Center)
Sacramento, Calif. - Jan. 13-15
Islip, New York - Feb. 18-19
Indianapolis, Ind. - March 17-18
Adventures of the Seas Caribbean Cruise - April 15-22
San Antonio, Texas - May 13-14
Orlando, Florida - May 27-28
St. Louis, MO - June 10-11
Colorado Springs, CO - June 24-25
Wisconsin Dells, WI - July 1-2
Washington DC - July 22-23
Nashville, TN - Aug. 5-6
Anchorage, AK - Aug. 12-13
New Orleans, LA - Sept. 2-3
Las Vegas, NV - Sept. 10-11
Honolulu, HI - October (specific dates TBD)
Minneapolis, MD - Nov. 4-5
Oakland, CA - Nov. 11-12
Vienna, VA - December (specific dates TBD)
Specific locations will be available closer to the events.
IEHA’s PECP consists of two series: Managing for Effect and Technical and Administrative Controls. Modules include:
Management Philosophy & Style
Communication
Planning & Organizing
Staffing & Staff Development
Continuous Improvement
Housekeeping Techniques
Work Controls
Pest Control
Chemical Controls
Waste Management
Purchasing
Accounting & Budgets
Microbiology
Safety & Security
Interiors
Laundry & Linen
IEHA also offers a Collegiate Program with a total requirement of 60 semester credit hours.
“This is one of the more comprehensive courses I have taken,” said Sam Wilson, Sam Wilson, Director of Contracted Building Services at The Ohio State University. “I believe IEHA’s course offers insights that are important for professional success, in addition to the technical expertise you need for this industry.”
To learn more about the upcoming Boot Camp Road Show or to receive an update about the event nearest you, please go to https://www.ieha.org/bootcamps.