Summer classes at NY school, Webinars planned by NCA
For over half a century, the National Cleaners Association has been training
cleaners how to be more successful at its New York School of Drycleaning. This
summer, the tradition continues with many offerings at NCA’s facility at 254 W. 29th St.
Starting on Aug. 4, NCA will host a five-day, 40-hour course on “Radical Drycleaning/Stain Removal.” The class meets from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday. Tuition is
$750 for association members and $995 for non-members.
Also in August, NCA will present an offering of its two-day DEC Certification
course in Korean. It will run on consecutive Sundays, Aug. 24 and 31, from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m. Another offering of the class in English is scheduled to take
place on Sept. 14 and 21.
The cost to attend either is $595 for members and $1,095 for non-members.
Highlighting September will be the start of NCA’s signature course on the “Principles and Practices of Drycleaning.”
It will run for ten weeks, meeting from 7 to 11 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday
evenings between Sept. 8 and Nov. 24.
The cost is $750 for members and $995 for non-members.
Also starting in September will be a ten-week comprehensive course on
drycleaning, taught in Korean. Attendees will be in class from 7 to 11 p.m. on
Tuesdays and Thursdays between the dates of Sept. 16 and Nov. 20.
Tuition is $970 for members and $1,170 for non-members.
On Sunday, Sept. 21, NCA will present a one-day, eight-hour course on “Intensive Bleaching.” The cost is $250 for members and $275 for non-members.
The association also has a few upcoming webinars on the schedule, as well. The
programs take place on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. EST and cost $69 for telephone and
Web-based participation.
Upcoming topics and dates include: “Doing a Good Shirt” by Alan Spielvogel on July 16; “Wetcleaning Beyond 40%“ by Ann Hargrove on Aug. 20; and “Employee Orientation” by Jason Loeb on Sept. 17.
NEFA plans Fall Fest in Hyannis this October
Due to the success of its convention last year, the North Eastern Fabricare Association has decided to make its Fall Fest Conference an annual event.
This year, the program will be held at the Cape Codder Hotel and Conference
Center in Hyannis, MA. It will take place from Oct. 3-5.
One of the highlights of the conference will be the tabletop exhibits, featuring
all the products, services and equipment information vital to keep drycleaners
up-to-date.
Also during the weekend, NEFA will invite some expert speakers to discuss topics
pertinent to the drycleaning industry.
Some of the seminar themes planned for Fall Fest include: equipment maintenance,
solvent comparisons, regulatory compliance, and route building.
In addition to the business programs, NEFA will set aside some time for social
events and a silent auction, as well.
Cleaners interested in finding out more information about the conference,
including discounted pre-registration rates, can call the NEFA office at (781)
942-7630.
