September offers more education and training opportunities than any month thus far. Every course offered by NTS has at least one class scheduled this month. Three new courses – Residential Fire Alarm Course, International Building Code and Life Safety Code – go into full rotation, offering training across the country throughout the month. With so many training opportunities, employers and technicians should have no problem maintaining or getting the certifications they need to stay competitive.

Complete course descriptions and schedules are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

Key Courses

CERTIFIED ALARM/SECURITY TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• Aug. 26 – 28 – Jackson, MS
• Aug. 27 – 29 – Memphis, TN
• Sep. 2 – 4 – Southhaven, CT
• Sep. 10 – 12 – Monroe, LA
• Sep. 10 – 12 – Knoxville, TN
• Sep. 14 – 16 – Baltimore, MD
• Sep. 14 – 16 – Bettendorf, IA
• Sep. 14 – 16 – Elmsford, NY
• Sep. 14 – 16 – Erie, PA
• Sep. 21 – 23 – Philadelphia, PA
• Sep. 22 – 24 – Aurora, IL
• Sep. 22 – 24 – Buffalo, NY
• Sep. 23 – 25 – Birmingham, AL

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• Sep. 14 – 15 – Orlando, FL

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL

• Sep. 22 – 23 – Pittsburg, PA
• Sep. 23 – 24 – Cullman, AL
• Sep. 23 – 24 – Des Moines, IA

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• Aug. 21 – 22 – Lafayette, LA
• Sep. 3 – 4 – Memphis, TN
• Sep. 4 – 5 – Kenner, LA
• Sep. 21 – 22 – Des Moines, IA

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• Aug. 21 – 22 – Knoxville, TN
• Aug. 25 – 27 – Syracuse, NY
• Sep. 18 – 19 – Kenner, LA

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• Sep. 11 – 12 – Kenner, LA
• Sep. 14 – 15 – Ft. Walton, FL
• Sep. 16 – 17 – Brookfield, WI
• Sep. 17 – 18 – Gulfport, MS
• Sep. 25 – 26 – Nashville, TN
• Sep. 29 – Oct. 1 – Syracuse, NY

New Courses

RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM COURSE

• Aug. 31 – Doraville, GA
• Aug. 31 – Seattle, WA
• Sep. 14 – Los Angeles, CA
• Sep. 21 – Phoenix, AZ
• Sep. 21 – Dallas, TX
• Sep. 28 – Baltimore, MD
• Sep. 28 – Charlotte, NC

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

• Sep. 2 – Seattle, WA
• Sep. 23 – Phoenix, AZ
• Sep. 23 – Dallas, TX
• Sep. 30 – Baltimore, MD
• Sep. 30 – Charlotte, NC

LIFE SAFETY CODE

• Sep. 1 – Seattle, WA
• Sep. 15 – Los Angeles, CA
• Sep. 22 – Phoenix, AZ
• Sep. 22 – Dallas, TX
• Sep. 29 – Baltimore, MD
• Sep. 29 – Charlotte, NC

Non-Technical Courses

UNDERSTANDING ALARM SYSTEMS

• Sep. 22 – Mobile, AL
• Sep. 25 – Kenner, LA

CENTRAL STATION TRAINING

• Sep. 25 – Lafayette, LA

ESSENTIAL SALES TRAINING

• Sep. 15 – Allentown, PA

Coming October 25-26, 2010,this YSP-exclusive, two-day executive forum will be an invaluable networking and educational event for professionals between 25 and 45 who are managers or above in a company that provides installation, repair and/or monitoring of intrusion alarms, fire alarms, or other electronic security systems.

Interactive sessions will be led by subject matter experts to discuss relevant topics such as:

Day One

• How to Raise $$ – Debt and Equity
• Maximize RMR through your current customer base
• Sales & Marketing in Hostile Emerging Markets

Day Two (Choice of two different tracks available)

1. YSP Family Business Seminar – designed for family-owned businesses specifically in the electronic life safety and security industry.

• Leverage the strengths of family business management.
• Implement practices that drive high performance, shareholder loyalty, and promote healthy family relationships.

OR

2. Non-family Owned Business Seminar

• Increasing RMR- Recurring models for video surveillance
• How to Hire IT Technicians
• Has the conventional “hard wired system” been replaced by the “wireless system”?

Venue: The Pyramid Club
(1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7596)
Registration Cost: $199 (all meals/breaks included)

Accommodations: The Sofitel
(120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)
Special group rate $169/night.

For more information contact, Jaclyn Sion, ESA Business Development Specialist, at (888) 447-1689 Ext. 213, email JaclynS@alarm.org

This event is open to ESA Regular Members only.  To become a member, please contact Patricia Allen. ESA Associate Members interested in sponsorship, please contact Jaclyn Sion.

Ensure your employees are the brightest, the best and the most professional technicians by enrolling them in NTS courses today. Take advantage of your member benefits which include discounts on NTS training and better your technicians and your bottom line.

Complete course descriptions and schedules are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

Key Courses

CERTIFIED ALARM/SECURITY TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• Aug. 12 – 14 – Montgomery, AL
• Aug. 13 – 15 – Kenner, LA
• Aug. 26 – 28 – Jackson, MS
• Aug. 27 – 29 – Memphis, TN

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• Aug. 10 – 11 – Pompano, FL
• Aug. 18 – 20 – Fishkill, NY

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• Aug. 19 – 20 – Birmingham, AL
• Aug. 21 – 22 – Lafayette, LA

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• Aug. 13 – 14 – Gulfport, MS
• Aug. 14 – 15 – Mobile, AL
• Aug. 21 – 22 – Knoxville, TN
• Aug. 25 – 27 – Syracuse, NY

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• Aug. 7 – 8 – Bossier City, LA
• Aug. 10 – 11 – Pittsburg, PA

New Courses

RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM COURSE

• Aug. 31 – Doraville, GA
• Aug. 31 – Seattle, WA

Give your company the competitive edge it needs. Have your salespeople and technicians sign up for the many NTS training courses being offered – both online and in the classroom.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

Key Courses

CERTIFIED ALARM/SECURITY TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• July 27 – 29 – Lincoln, NE
• July 28 – 30 – Syracuse, NY
• Aug. 12 – 14 – Montgomery, AL
• Aug. 13 – 15 – Kenner, LA
• Aug. 26 – 28 – Jackson, MS
• Aug. 27 – 29 – Memphis, TN

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• July 23 – 24 – Gulfport, MS
• July 24 – 25 – Port Allen, LA
• Aug. 4 – 6 – Long Island, NY
• Aug. 10 – 11 – Pompano, FL
• Aug. 18 – 20 – Fishkill, NY

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL

• July 23 – 24 – Nashville, TN

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• Aug. 3 – 4 – Harrisburg, PA
• Aug. 19 – 20 – Birmingham, AL
• Aug. 21 – 22 – Lafayette, LA

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• Aug. 13 – 14 – Gulfport, MS
• Aug. 14 – 15 – Mobile, AL
• Aug. 21 – 22 – Knoxville, TN
• Aug. 25 – 27 – Syracuse, NY

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• Aug. 7 – 8 – Bossier City, LA
• Aug. 10 – 11 – Pittsburg, PA

New Courses

RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM COURSE

• Aug. 31 – Doraville, GA
• Aug. 31 – Seattle, WA

LIFE SAFETY CODE COURSE & WORKSHOP (LSC)

• July 28 – Cullman, AL

It’s heating up outside, and while you are soaking up the sun, soak up the savings by taking advantage of all your member benefit programs like educational opportunities from the National Training School (NTS).

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

Key Courses

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• June 17 – 19 – Mobile, AL
• June 17 – 19 – Utah
• June 18 – 20 – Nashville, TN
• June 23 – 25 – Brookfield, WI
• June 24 – 26 – Gulfport, MS
• June 25 – 27 – Lafayette, LA

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• June 15 – 16 – Alexandria, VA
• June 16 – 17 – Albuquerque, NM
• June 24 – 25 – Philadelphia, PA

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• June 12 – 13 – Bossier City, LA
• June 15 – 16 – Pompano, FL

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• June 22 – 23 – Des Moines, IA
• June 23 – 35 – Fishkill, NY

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• June 12 – 13 – Kenner, LA
• June 24 – 25 – Des Moines, IA

Tri-Ed Distribution is pleased to announce its three scholarship winners for the 2010 – 2011 academic year. Based on academic merit, the scholarship program was open to any graduating high school senior who is a child of a current ESA (formerly NBFAA) member.

Tri-Ed extends its congratulations and best wishes to all three winners: Rachel Barry, daughter of Mark Barry of GE Security ($1500 scholarship); Alex Sikora, son of Marion Sikora of Sonitrol Security in Buffalo, NY ($1000 scholarship), and Craig Harlow, son of Robert Harlow of Broadview Security in Richmond, VA ($500 scholarship). Rachel will be attending Duke University in the fall; Alex will be enrolled at Denison University and Craig will be studying at the University of Virginia.

“Tri-Ed applauds the accomplishments of these three young scholars,” says Pat Comunale, COO. “We wish them continued success and are pleased we can help ease some of the financial burdens of higher education for these deserving winners and their families.”

Tri-Ed’s scholarship program is indicative of its commitment to supporting the industry’s largest association – the ESA – and its members. Customers turn to Tri-Ed for superior customer service, same day shipping, flexible credit terms, online ordering, customer appreciation events, purchasing rewards, technical systems support, and ongoing product training. Tri-Ed is North America’s largest independent wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products. For more information, visit www.tri-ed.com.

NTS offers a number of courses, locations and ways to keep you and your staff current with licensing requirements and continuing education unit (CEU) credits.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

Key Courses

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• June 1 – 3 – Fort Smith, AR
• June 1 – 3 – Baltimore, MD
• June 1 – 3 – Harrisburg, PA
• June 2 – 4 – Rochester, NY
• June 9 – 11 – Lexington, KY
• June 17 – 19 – Mobile, AL
• June 17 – 19 – Utah
• June 18 – 20 – Nashville, TN
• June 23 – 25 – Brookfield, WI
• June 24 – 26 – Gulfport, MS
• June 25 – 27 – Lafayette, LA

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• June 1 – 4 – Bettendorf, IA
• June 1 – 2 – Las Vegas, NV
• June 2 – 4 – Rochester, NY
• June 15 – 16 – Alexandria, VA
• June 16 – 17 – Albuquerque, NM
• June 24 – 25 – Philadelphia, PA

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)

• June 1 – 2 – Orlando, FL
• June 2 – 3 – Erie, PA
• June 8 – 9 – Seattle, WA

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• June 4 – 5 – Jackson, MS
• June 12 – 13 – Bossier City, LA
• June 15 – 16 – Pompano, FL

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• June 2 – 4 – Long Island, NY
• June 5 – 6 – Port Allen, LA
• June 22 – 23 – Des Moines, IA
• June 23 – 35 – Fishkill, NY

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• June 5 – 6 – Knoxville, TN
• June 10 – 11 – Cullman, AL
• June 12 – 13 – Kenner, LA
• June 24 – 25 – Des Moines, IA

Non-Technical Courses

CENTRAL STATION TRAINING

• June 5 – Kenner, LA

NTS training classes are always indoors with plenty of air-conditioning to go around. Get out of the heat this summer and get that extra bit of training and certification you need to stay ahead of the competition.

Complete course descriptions (and schedules) are available at www.ESAWeb.org in the Education & Training section. Individuals in states where classes are not currently offered, and who are interested in receiving training, should contact NTS.

Key Courses

CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN – LEVEL I (CAT – LEVEL I)

Available Online

• May 18 – 20 – Ft. Walton, FL
• May 20 – 22 – Birmingham, AL

TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (TSM)

• May 22 – 23 – Knoxville, TN
• May 25 – 26 – San Diego, CA

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)

• May 18 – 19 – Philadelphia, PA
• May 18 – 19 – Milwaukee, WI
• May 25 – 26 – Detroit, MI

VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)

• May 29 – 30 – Monroe, LA

ADVANCED INTRUSION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Also known as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician

Available Online

• May 19 – 20 – Pittsburgh, PA

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM)

Available Online

• May 22 – 23 – Lafayette, LA

New Courses

LIFE SAFETY CODE

• May 19 – Montgomery, AL