2023 Housing Counseling Summit 081523
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Thank you for your interest in this training. Unfortunately, we have closed registration because the deadline has passed.  Please see our trainings list for other available trainings.

 

Accreditation:

Most classes do not qualify for CEUs/credits.

 

HECM Default Counseling Overview qualifies for CEUs/credits.

All other classes do not qualify for CEUs/credits.

Certificates of completion for each class will be issued via email.

 

Date & Time:
The Housing Counseling Summit will be held on the following dates and times:

August 15 | 8:30AM-5:00PM

August 16 | 8:30AM-5:00PM

August 17 | 8:30AM-11:45AM

 

Description:

This conference will focus on providing networking opportunities with housing counselors nationwide. It presents a valuable platform for attendees to connect, exchange knowledge and establish collaborations. Bringing together housing counselors, attendees can benefit from a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and expertise, ultimately enhancing their own skills and understanding of the industry.

 

Courses:

Participants will be able to attend more than one class that is offered below:

• 15 Steps to Homeownership (All day class)

• Beyond Work/Life Balance

• Disaster Preparation and Recovery

• Fair Housing and AFFH

• Foreclosure 101

• HECM Default Counseling Overview-Certification Course (All day class)

• HUD Compliance

• Pre-Purchase Counseling

• Your Finances in the Post-COVID Era

 

Each session is three hours unless otherwise noted.

 

Agenda:

Click here to view the agenda.

 

Keynote Speakers & Instructors:

We are pleased to welcome back our keynote speakers:

Stephanie Gularte | CEO/Consultant/Coach at The Energy Advantage

Rob Weber | Housing Program Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development

Chris McClain | SVP-Realtor/Builder Relationship Manager at Bank of America

 

We are excited to introduce you to the following instructors:

Nathan Ciezynski | Contract HECM Counselor

Angela Letzig | RDS Housing Counseling at RCAC

Alan J. Nazzaro | Disaster Recovery Services Program Manager at RCAC

Julie Chavez | CEO/Principal at TJ Group

Stephanie Gularte | CEO/Consultant/Coach at The Energy Advantage

Click here to view the biographies of the keynote speakers & instructors.

 

Meals:

Complimentary breakfast will be provided to registered hotel guests each morning.

Lunch will be provided for event participants on Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Reception:

A networking reception will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the evening with karaoke, appetizers and drinks. This is a great networking opportunity for attendees to make new connections and further professional relationships. 

 

Location: 

This training will be hosted at the following address:

Embassy Suites Salt Lake West Valley City

3524 Market Street

West Valley City, Utah 84119

Click here to view Google map directions.

Salt Lake City is a very walkable city with many great restaurants and attractions. Our accommodations and classes will be at the Embassy Suites, which has many restaurants and shops close by. It is also approximately 12 miles from the airport.

 

Hotel Information:
RCAC has reserved a block of rooms for this event at Embassy Suites by Hilton Salt Lake West Valley City in West Valley City, Utah. There is a limited number of rooms available through the room block. The room block rate is $128 plus tax per night. To ensure you don't miss out on the discounted room block rate, we recommend registering early and reserving your accommodation promptly. 

 

Reservations under the room block rate must be made no later than July 15, 2023. Please use the link below for online reservations:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/slcsmes-rca-aac02ee2-ebc0-4e67-9fbc-a8cd88a3795c/

 

If calling to make your reservation, please mention the Housing Counseling Summit to receive a discounted rate. Please call 1 (801) 963-4760 to make your reservation.

 

Please note that the hotel will ask for a personal credit card upon check-in for incidentals and they will place a hold on your card.

 

Scholarships:
RCAC will offer a scholarship to the first 50 people who register.

 

There is a limit of one scholarship per HUD approved agency. An $811.00 dollar scholarship will be granted to the HUD approved agency to apply toward the cost of lodging, per diem and tuition.

 

Please note, in order to be eligible for the scholarship you must be employed by a HUD approved agency, register, and pay the fees required as part of the registration process in advance.

 

To be eligible for a scholarship you must stay at the RCAC-designated lodging (Embassy Suites Salt Lake West Valley City). You must attend the full length of the Housing Counseling Summit.

 

Scholarships will be issued to the HUD approved agency and NOT to the original form of payment.

 

Scholarship refunds will be processed 30 days after the end of the event.

 

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email on June 30, 2023 and will have 5 business days to respond and accept the scholarship. Scholarship recipients will receive additional information via email.

 

Registration & fees:

Registration cost is $150.00 dollars. Registration cost includes class materials, lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday and the networking reception on Tuesday evening.

We only accept payments made via credit card at this time. 

 

COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines

RCAC is continually monitoring COVID-19, Center for Disease Control updates and local public health department for recommendations.

 

For event content questions, contact:
hctrainings@rcac.org

 

For registration questions, contact:
RCAC Events
registration@rcac.org
(916) 447-9832 ext. 1429

 

Partners & Sponsor:
This event is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). Thank you for your partnership!

 

 

Thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsor