Rhea Landholm, brand marketing and communications manager, [email protected], 402.687.2100 ext 1025
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs have an opportunity to attend a training series and to become a Certified Custodial Technician, granted by the Cleaning Management Institute. Cleaning Academy runs from June 15 to 30, and is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs in collaboration with University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension.
The six-session, 20-hour certification class explores cleaning industry best practices including cleaning chemistry as well as basic cleaning of above-floor, hard floor, and carpeted surfaces, and basic cleaning of restrooms and shower rooms. In addition, information will be shared on use of supplies, materials, and equipment to achieve a high-quality and efficient operation.
The course will be held on June 15, 22, and 29, from 4 to 7 p.m.; and June 16, 23, and 30, from 9 a.m to noon, at University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension in Hall County, 3180 W Highway 34 – College Park, Grand Island. The training sessions are free. At the end of the course, participants may complete the online certification through the Cleaning Management Institute for a nominal fee.
“This training is offered to Latino businesses to give them a competitive advantage at obtaining more clients, as more companies are requesting certification for their cleaning service provider’s professionalism,” said Mabel Alarcon-Craven, Center for Rural Affairs consultant and Cleaning Academy instructor. “This course will also provide the information needed to charge the right price for their services.”
The International Sanitary Supply Association’s Cleaning Management Institute is an education and certification provider in the professional cleaning industry. The Custodial Technician Training and Certification program was developed more than 50 years ago and is designed for front line custodians, and teaches basic and advanced skills in all areas of commercial building cleaning.
“Empowering cleaning service providers to develop their business is incredibly important, and we believe teaching them the techniques to do a professional job is one of the best ways to do that,” said Craven. “Participants will also obtain other valuable pieces of information for their businesses, such as how to save money, grow revenue, and increase retention.”
For more information, visit cfra.org/events. Center for Rural Affairs provides business training, technical assistance, microloans, and networking to small businesses in Nebraska.
