Events and Trainings

Events and Trainings

NOTE: max capacity for this training has been met.

 

Intermediate Maintenance Group 2: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Weatherization

August 3 – 6, 2026

Santa Fe Community College Energy Smart Academy, Room 822

6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508

Training Overview:

Participants can expand their knowledge and improve their skills in the installation, repair, and service of intermediate HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. The program will also include intermediate home weatherization skills and techniques. Training will be 4 groups of 10 that will be rotated through the different sections over the 4 days. A max of 20 attendees.

 

Daily Agenda:

8:00 – 8:15 am: Arrive at Santa Fe Community College Room 822 and break up into groups

8:15 – 12:30 pm: Training

12:30 pm -1:00pm: Lunch hallway outside 822

1:00 – 4:30 pm: Training

Registration:

$600 per person SWTHA Members

$725 per person Non-SWTHA Members

 

75% will be charged to those that cancel prior to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be given after July 27, 2026. Registrations cancelled 7 calendar days or less, before the event begins ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND. This includes no-shows.

Hotel Information:

Best Western Plus of Santa Fe

3650 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

NeighborWorks Training Institute | Miami Beach, FL | August 10-14

Our 5th Annual Housing Counseling Summit will take place in Reno, Nevada, from September 1–3, bringing together housing counselors from across the country for an engaging and collaborative experience. This event offers a valuable opportunity to network with peers and stay current on trends and best practices in the housing counseling field.

 

Over two and a half days, attendees will have access to a variety of classes designed to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills. With multiple sessions offered throughout the summit, housing counselors can tailor their schedules to focus on the topics most relevant to their work while gaining practical tools they can apply in their communities.

NA275 Building Native Communities: Money, Healing & Relationships

Explore successful wellness initiatives, traditional healing practices, and the role of community engagement in resilience and well-being in Native communities.
Mon- Wed, Aug 10 -12 (Taught by Oweesta Corporation)

NA247 Post-Purchase Homeownership Education Methods in Native Communities

Gain Skills to support Native homeowners after they purchase their homes. Learners will explore how to design and deliver effective post-purchase education workshops. Offers a nationally recognized certification. Mon-Fri, Aug 10-14 (Taught by Seven Sisters Community Development Group) For more information, contact Cormac Mollow at Cmolloy@nw.org. Click here to register. Don’t miss the early bird deadline on June 12 to save $150.

Save the date

Our 5th Annual Housing Counseling Summit will take place in Reno, Nevada, from September 1–3, bringing together housing counselors from across the country for an engaging and collaborative experience. This event offers a valuable opportunity to network with peers and stay current on trends and best practices in the housing counseling field.

 

Over two and a half days, attendees will have access to a variety of classes designed to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills. With multiple sessions offered throughout the summit, housing counselors can tailor their schedules to focus on the topics most relevant to their work while gaining practical tools they can apply in their communities.

Featured Classes

Credit and budget Counseling

This course will assist counselors to understand the credit issues that clients are dealing with and consumer-related protections. Participants will learn how to help their clients undertake the steps needed to repair their credit by providing accurate credit and budgeting information and guidance on making financial decisions.

Agency emergency planning

This course is designed to train participants to develop and implement Emergency Preparedness and Continuity of Operations Plans. Participants will learn about templates, inter-agency coordination, and business continuity strategies.

Venue Information

This year’s Housing Counseling Summit will be at the Grand Seirra Resort in Reno, NV. This premier venue offers a comfortable and convenient setting for attendees to learn, connect, and engage throughout the event, along with a variety of on-site amenities and entertainment options to enjoy. Attendees booking under RCAC’s room block will receive a discounted nightly rate or $99 plus taxes and fees.

Over two and a half days, attendees will have access to a variety of classes designed to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills. With multiple sessions offered throughout the summit, housing counselors can tailor their schedules to focus on the topics most relevant to their work while gaining practical tools they can apply in their communities.

For questions about Housing Counseling trainings and opportunities, please contact hctrainings@rcac.org