Semester News
Staying Connected
Don't miss even one day of NKBA Membership. If you have recently graduated, make sure you stay connected to the finest professionals in the kitchen and bath industry. Having access to all the NKBA Member Benefits will be essential for you to form strong relationships with professionals. Begin the process to become certified and establish your career. To continue your NKBA membership, email
today.
Sign Up for the Most Important Industry Event of 2008
This year, the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS®) is "setting the tone" by providing the most comprehensive and expansive showcase of kitchen and bath products, services and trends for 2008 and beyond! K/BIS® will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on April 10 - April 13, 2008. The NKBA Student Member Package allows you to join fellow students and industry professionals at key events and educational sessions at a discounted price.
NKBA Student Member Package
For NKBA Student Members only with a valid member ID
NKBA Student Member: $50
Includes:
- NKBA Opening Keynote
- Show Floor Pass
- NKBA Annual Business Luncheon
- Any one (1) NKBA Roundtable Event
- Any one (1) NKBA Conference Session
Click here to register for K/BIS.
Volunteer to Work at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference
Don’t wait to sign up—limited shifts are available!
The NKBA provides a special opportunity for students to be reimbursed for the NKBA Student Package valued at $50 by volunteering to help the Association.
Sign up for a three-hour shift available Thursday, April 10th – Sunday, April 13th. For more information and to register, click here.
New Logo - A Brand New Beginning.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association is proud to unveil its restyled new logo. This bold, impressive logo meets the major goals set forth for the new NKBA brand image. The new mark serves to bridge the gap between consumers and the trade with a fresh, classic look that presents a clean, modern impression. It serves as a powerful representation of NKBA Membership as the authority in the kitchen and bath industry. It defines a clear position for the NKBA as the association that consumers can trust and trade professionals can depend on. The Association has created a logo just for our important future professionals, the NKBA Student Member Logo.
NKBA Student Member Logo and its uses
The Student Member NKBA logo is only to be used by student members in good standing who are currently enrolled in a college, university or an NKBA Accredited or Supported Program. Student Members may not use the primary NKBA logo (visit the Incorrect Usage section of the Brand Standards Manual for more details). The NKBA recommends this logo as ideal for usage on business cards, student resumes, projects and other materials where promotion of membership is beneficial.
Don't Miss the Chance to Become an AKBD
Are you graduating soon? Consider earning an certification as an Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer. NKBA Endorsed Program graduates will be considered eligible to take the AKBD exam without meeting the one-year minimum experience requirement if they:
- Graduated from a certificate/diploma/degree program that is endorsed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association
- Completed a 160-hour internship in the kitchen/bath industry (some schools require additional hours)
- Submitted to NKBA a completed and signed Graduation Verification form
Deadline for upcoming exam held on March 15, 2008 is December 21, 2007.
The NKBA has all your Research Needs!
Surveys:
Recent enhancements to the NKBA website provide factual, current industry information to use in your next paper. Did you know that the NKBA conducts salary surveys and publishes statistics on construction and remodeling? The NKBA's new updated research section has all this and more. Visit http://www.nkba.org/industry_research.aspx for all your research needs. Don't forget to also consult Profiles, the Association's quarterly magazine, for additional research topics or visit your school library for a copy of the Journal of the Housing Education and Research Association, entitled Housing and Society, Special Issue Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design Research, Volume 32 No. 2, 2005.
NKBA Planning Guidelines:
The NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines with Access Standards is a collection of illustrations and planning suggestions to aid professionals in the safe and effective planning of kitchens and bathrooms. As novice designers, it is important to know these guidelines when designing kitchens and baths as well as while studying for the certification exam. They can be viewed and ordered by going to the NKBA website at http://www.nkba.org/guidelines/default.aspx.
Professional Resource Library Images:
Whether your next presentation is to explain "blocking" to your classmates or you need a graphic to demonstrate color harmonies, an image from the NKBA Professional Resource Library may be exactly what you are looking for. To access these free images, visit http://www.nkba.org/education_prl.aspx. Scroll down to the book's title and click on "View the __________ Image Library."
Edits and Updates to the Professional Resource Library
Students, members and registered owners of the NKBA Professional Resource Library now have online access to some key images, as well as the latest updates and edits for the books.
These valuable updates include corrections, clarifications and images that are reproducible for your convenient use. Updates are available online only and will be incorporated into new editions of the books when they are published.
To access these free updates, visit http://www.nkba.org/education_prl.aspx. Scroll down to the book's title and click on "View updates to this book."
Updates will be periodically refreshed and can be found at http://www.nkba.org/education_prl_corrections-kb_systems.aspx. Registered owners of the Professional Resource Library will receive an email alert when major revisions are posted online. If you have not already registered your books, please do so by visiting http://www.nkba.org/education_prl.aspx.
If you have any questions, please contact the NKBA Customer Service at (800) THE-NKBA.
Looking for all the Latest K&B Trends?
See how our winning professionals incorporated the planning guidelines and the latest trends into their award-winning designs by viewing the winners of the 2007 Professional Design Competition. Large kitchens, small kitchens, master baths and powder rooms can be viewed by going to http://www.nkba.org/industry_gallery.aspx?consumer.
Scholarships Abound
NEW 2008/2009 NKBA Student Design Competition
The new 2008/2009 NKBA Student Design Competition is now available. Check it out by clicking here.
National Remodeling Foundation
The National Remodeling Foundation's scholarship deadline is quickly approaching. The foundation awards $10,000 in scholarships annually to eligible industry members and students. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2008. Visit the Student Center on the NKBA website for more information. Be sure to include in your application that you are an NKBA Student Member.
For more information, click here.
The NKBA Amends the Name of NKBA Endorsed Programs
The Association is pleased to announce the recent approval to amend the name of NKBA Endorsed Programs to NKBA Accreditation. Schools that have received accreditation have completed a rigorous process to earn the honor to be one of the dozens of schools across North America that provides kitchen and bath career paths recognized by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
How Does My School Become an NKBA Accredited School?
The first step in seeking accreditation is to contact Sherylin Doyle, Manager of Academic Relations at the NKBA. She will ask about your school, your major and the contact information for the head of department in which you are studying.
To qualify for accreditation, a school must complete a self study assessment and the NKBA application forms and integrate the body of knowledge found in the nine volumes of the NKBA Professional Resource Library into their curriculum. A formal site visit is then conducted, student work samples are evaluated according to NKBA Standards and one student must graduate from the program. Schools may apply first for a preliminary supported status while they work to accomplish all the requirements.
Why should my school seek NKBA accreditation? There are many benefits of NKBA Accredited Programs to schools, students and professors. Your school will be recognized by potential students, educational institutions and industry members as providing the training essential to be successful in the kitchen and bath industry. If you are a student at an NKBA Supported or Accredited Program, you receive a host of benefits, such as a substantial discount on student membership, member publications and tools, as well as the opportunities to participate as an officer in the NKBA Student Chapter and receive one of many scholarships awarded only to NKBA Accredited Program students. The most important benefit is the opportunity to sit for the NKBA Certification exam at the completion of your education.
Design & Innovation + Lifestyle Student Essay Contest - Supported/Endorsed Students Only:
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be rewarded for expressing the facet of design you are most passionate about. You could be one of the 2008 Essay contest winners, receiving a scholarship and trip to K/BIS. Visit the NKBA Student Center. Entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2008.
Test your writing skills! The NKBA is pleased to have K+BB sponsor the 2007 essay contest. This year's question is "What K&B issue do you feel passionate about and how will YOU make a difference?" (Ex: green design, universal design, beauty on any budget, etc.). The winners of this contest will receive a top prize of $1,500, $1,000 or $500 and an expense paid trip (2 nights at a hotel, airfare, meal allowance up to $100, and K/BIS Show and Conference registration fees) to K/BIS, held in Chicago, from April 11-13, 2008.
This competition is open only to student members of an NKBA Supported or Endorsed program. To download the full color flyer, click here.
Lamps Plus Lighting for Life Design Challenge!
Would you love to attend K/BIS® but you just don't have the money? The NKBA and Lamps Plus have partnered to challenge students at NKBA Supported and Accredited Programs to create a design tip. Three student finalists can win up to a $2,000 scholarship and each will receive a $1,000 travel stipend, in addition to a $1,000 faculty travel stipend issued in the name of the NKBA Coordinator. Each NKBA Supported/Accredited School may submit up to three eligible student entries. Develop a tip for consumers and professionals on how to solve a design problem using Lamps Plus products from the kitchen and bath projects and ancillary areas that you have created in school.
The deadline for entries is March 1, 2008, so see your local NKBA Coordinator to ask for more details today. The contact information for NKBA Coordinators can be found on the NKBA website at www.nkba.org/education_programs.aspx
The NKBA and Toto Partner to Honor the Outstanding Student at Each NKBA Accredited Campus
New for 2008, the NKBA Coordinator at each NKBA Accredited Program will choose one student to be honored as the Most Outstanding K&B Student of the year. The successful candidate will be chosen by the local faculty members. Eligible students must demonstrate interest and commitment to the kitchen and bath industry. The student will receive a $450 scholarship and their picture and name will be featured on a special perpetual plaque displayed prominently at your school. Recipients will also appear in NKBA's Profiles Magazine. Be sure to ask your local NKBA coordinator if you are being considered as this year's recipient.
The NKBA Launches New Intern Program
The NKBA is asking member firms to help students and the industry by providing internships to students studying at NKBA Supported and Accredited Programs. There are more than 40 firms advertising internships on the NKBA website. Many of these advertisements offer paid position and some even provide travel and housing. Visit the NKBA website's Industry Center tab and click on Kitchen & Bath Employment Opportunities to find your internship today.
Student Chapters - Supported/Endorsed Program Locations Only
Now is the time to give your student body a priceless experience by starting an NKBA Student Chapter on your campus. The NKBA continues to offer a yearly renewable grant of $500 for new student chapters or existing chapters with submittal of the proper paperwork. Does an Interior Design Club already exist on campus? Why not add the NKBA to the list of organizations that students can join? This year, the NKBA by-laws have changed to increase the officers from three to four to make combining with other organizations even easier. The positions open are President, Vice President/President elect, Secretary and Treasurer. To qualify for the $500 grant, submission of the roster of elected officers and the Financial/Activity Report form is now due on November 30th instead of July 1st.
Volunteer to be an NKBA Student Chapter Officer:
Volunteering as an NKBA Student Chapter Officer is a rewarding experience that provides opportunities to network with professionals and ascertain leadership qualities. NKBA Student Officers enjoy many of the privileges of our professional volunteers, such as an invitation to participate in the regional training meeting held bi-annually. Attend a regional meeting and the NKBA will pay for all of the officers and a coordinator to attend.
This year officers located in Regions 1-3, along with their NKBA Supported/Endorsed Program co-coordinator, will receive an invitation to attend the Regional Training Meeting held in Orlando, Florida from February 1-3, and Regions 4 & 8 will attend a similar meeting in San Antonio, Texas, from March 14-16. All chapter officers that participate in Chapters Officers training held just prior to the opening of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS) receive a complimentary invitation to K/BIS and Board of Directors Gala Dinner Event. A special privilege for NKBA Student Officers is complimentary registration for the NKBA Professional Development AKBD Prep Course (students must have served as an officer within the past 8 months).
Host a Joint Student/Professional Chapter Meeting:
There are more than 65 chapters and subchapters across North America that meet regularly to advance the NKBA's mission and goals. The chapter meetings usually have both an educational and networking food component. NKBA members promote interaction between students and professionals; they volunteer to mentor students, serve as advisors to educational programs, and sponsor a variety of student activities, including career days, competitions, outings and local chapter meeting. Go to the NKBA site to find your local chapter officer roster and meeting notices. The chapter locations can be found on www.nkba.org under the Industry Center tab. Click on your state to locate your chapter.
Graduation Verification Form- Endorsed Students Only:
NKBA Endorsed Program graduates - don't miss out on earning recognition from the National Kitchen & Bath Association by submitting your graduation verification form click here to download http://www.nkba.org/student_verification.aspx.
Graduates of any NKBA Endorsed Program will be awarded one year of related/education experience for their education (transcripts required). Students who submit a Graduation Verification Form (verifying their completion of the curriculum and the 160 hour internship) will be awarded an additional year of Kitchen/Bath Industry Experience and will qualify them to take the AKBD exam (now offered as a computer-based exam beginning in March). Graduates who do not submit the Graduation Verification Form will have to provide documentation for one-year industry-related experience and one-year industry-related industry experience and/or formal education.
You can request an application by contacting the Customer Service Department at (800) THE-NKBA or going to our website www.nkba.org. Select Education, then Certification downloadable applications.
Congratulations to this Year's Outstanding Programs
The National Kitchen & Bath Association recognizes the most outstanding submissions of student work from the yearly annual requirements at the Educators Event at K/BIS. Only the top scores from on-time entries are recognized. Click here to see if your school ranked in this year's top submissions.
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