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Format
Online Learning Event
Cost
Free Free for members
Event Dates
Start: Aug 25, 2021 End: Aug 25, 2021
Event Time
Start: 9:00 am End: 10:30 am
Venue
Online (Zoom)
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Registration Open From:
Registration closes August 25, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you know about careers in housing? Many people join the housing sector from previous roles in planning, economics, social work, and other related fields.
There are limited educational options at the post-secondary level to prepare for a career in housing. The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Canada captures the knowledge of the senior leaders in housing and creates an education pathway for people who “fell” into the housing sector and for people who are looking to enter the sector. This webinar will present CIH Canada and its role in the housing sector, and explore the program designations and course offerings!
Anyone working in the housing sector or a related field
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
General Manager,Chartered Institute of Housing Canada
Mary oversees CIH Canada and works with the Board and Executive Committee. She oversees the financials, membership, course development, and communications. She is committed to ensuring that there are professional development opportunities for people who find themselves in the housing sector.! Mary comes to CIH Canada with over ten years of experience working on national networks focused on socio-economic planning. She got her start in the housing sector as the Capacity Building Coordinator at the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association. She has a Master of Urban Planning from McGill University where she focused her studies on affordable housing and environmental planning.