Certification & Training

Training Centers

To better serve you, we have designated NAHRO Training Centers throughout the nation.

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Check out our upcoming trainings to see when we’ll be near you!

To become a NAHRO Training Center today email professionaldevelopment@nahro.org 

Desginated NAHRO Training Centers (by city) Note: Travel information is for reference only. Endorsements are not given by NAHRO to any restaurant, hotel, or other facility.

Augusta, GeorgiaGlen Burnie, Maryland
Austin, TexasGreensboro, North Carolina
Baltimore, MarylandHuntsville, Alabama
Central Islip, NewYork Lakewood, Colorado
Cincinnati, OhioLivonia, Michigan
Colorado Springs, ColoradoShreveport, LA
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaTampa, Florida
Fort Worth, Texas 
Gaithersburg, MD 

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta Housing Authority
1435 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901
Local contact: Amy Bazemore  (706) 312-3174

Continental breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

The AHA offices are located just 8.8 miles from the Augusta Regional Airport and the estimated drive time is 17 minutes (See map). There is taxi service to and from the airport. Most of the major rental car companies have services at the Augusta Regional Airport. AHA has its own parking lot, so parking is readily available for staff and guests at no cost.

The AHA offices are located in downtown Augusta and are within a few blocks of several hotels. The closest are:

There are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center:

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Austin, Texas

Housing Authority of the City of Austin
1124 South IH35
Austin, TX 78704
Local Contact: Lisa Garcia lisag@hacanet.org

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Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore County Office of Housing
6401 York Road, First Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212
Local contact: Marsha Parham 410-853-8900

Continental breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

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Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
1635 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45214
Local contact: Lisa Thomas 513-977-5609

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Colorado Springs, Colorado   

Colorado Springs Housing Authority
Lowell Training Center
831 S. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Local contact: Kathy Santucci at (719) 387-6739 or kcs@csha.us

Continental breakfast and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

The Colorado Springs Housing Authority is located near two airports, the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) or Denver International Airport (DIA). Both airports are services by most carriers. Free parking is available onsite at the Lowell Building.

The Lowell Building is within a few blocks of several hotels, including:

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Housing Authority of the City of Ft. Lauderdale
Robert P. Kelly Building
500 West Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Local contact: Anita Flores at aflores@hacfl.com

The Ft. Lauderdale Housing Authority is a quick cab ride from the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and it is located near several hotels. The closest one is:

  • Double Tree-2.44 miles from agency
  • Sheraton-5.53 miles from agency
  • Holiday Inn-1.79 miles from agency
  • Holiday Inn Express-2.89 miles from agency

There are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center:

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Fort Worth, Texas

Ft. Worth Housing Solutions
1201 East 13th Street
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Local Contact: Sherry Pleasants, 817-333-3422, email: spleasants@fwhs.org

Breakfast, Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

The Ft. Worth Training Center is located 26 miles from the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. Free parking is available at the agency.  There are several hotels nearby including:

There are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center:

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Gaithersburg, Maryland

HOC Upcounty Office
231 East Deer Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Local contact: Hiwote Yohannes 240-627-9467

Continental breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

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Glen Burnie, Maryland (Baltimore area)

Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County
7477 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd
Third Floor
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Local Contact: (410) 222-6203 or hcaac@hcaac.org

Continental breakfast and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

The HCAAC Training Center is located in the heart of the Glen Burnie Town Center, which is 5.6 miles from the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Free parking is available. We ask that all attendees park in the Glen Burnie Parking Facility, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 located directly across the street from the HCAAC at the intersection of Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd and Barbara Moeller Way. Some hotels may offer a shuttle service to the training center. The entrance to the Training Center is on Delaware Avenue.

There are over 20 hotels located within 7 miles of the facility and many affordable restaurants are within walking distance of the training location for convenience at lunchtime. and some nearby.

The HCAAC offices are within a few miles of several hotels.

  • Hampton Inn Glen Burnie  – 2.5 miles from HCAAC
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, BWI Airport  – 5.8 miles from HCAAC
  • BWI Airport Marriott  – 5.7 miles from HCAAC
  • Staybridge Suites BWI – 6.3 Miles from HCAAC
  • The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport – BWI  – 9.3 Miles from HCAAC

There are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center:

  • Seaside Restaurant
  • Maria-D’s
  • Subway
  • Rocco’s Pizza
  • Food Lion

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Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro Housing Authority
Hampton Homes Resource Center
1300B Ogden Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
Local contact: Maggie Larkins (336) 303-3174

Continental breakfast will be provided by the training center, and a catered lunch will be offered.

The training facility, Hampton Homes Resource Center, is located 15.3 miles from the Piedmont Triad International Airport. The meeting room facilities, downtown location and proximity to hotels, restaurants and transportation make this an ideal location for training events. There is also a shuttle service located at the airport in the baggage claim area. Call (877) 796-5466 for more information. A taxi ride from the airport costs approximately $25 for one or two people, and $10 each for three or more. The HHRC has its own parking lot, so parking is readily available for staff and guests at no cost.

The Hampton Homes Resource Center (HHRC) is located close to downtown Greensboro and is within a few minutes of several hotels. The closest are:

 Therea are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center:

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Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville Housing Authority
Gateway Place
715 Gallatin Street SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Local Contact: Terica Walker (256) 532-5635 or twalker@huntsvillehousing.org

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided by the training center.

Homewood Suites by Hilton
714 Gallatin Street SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
1-256-539-1445

Embassy Suites Huntsville
800 Monroe Street SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
1-256-539-7373

Springhill Suites Huntsville Downtown
745 Constellation Drive
Huntsville, AL
1-800-627-7468

There are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center.

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Central Islip, New York (Long Island/New York City area)

Town of Islip Housing Authority
600 Allyn Drive Central
Islip, NY 11722
Local contact: Katherine Vasilopoulos 631-589-7100 ext. 226

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided by the Training Center.

This Training Center offers free wifi, usb and outlet charging stations.

There are several hotels within a close distance to the housing authority including:

Once training has ended for the day, there is a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants near the Islip office and hotel locations:

There are a few different options for traveling to the Islip NAHRO Training Center. The Training Center can be reached by plane through the Long Island MacArthur Airport or by train on the Long Island Railroad  (training center is one-half mile from the Central Islip Station with sidewalks and crosswalks, one hour from New York City) if traveling from the region.

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Lakewood, Colorado (Denver area)

Metro West Housing Solutions
575 Union Blvd, Ste. 100
Lakewood, CO 80228
Local contact: Stephanie Littleton (303) 987-7892

Continental breakfast and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

The MWHS Offices are located 34 miles from the Denver International Airport with an estimated drive time of 40 minutes. Most major rental car companies have service at Denver International Airport. Taxi and shuttle services are also available from Denver International Airport. MWHS has its own parking lot, so parking is readily available for staff and guest at no cost.

The MWHS Offices are located just blocks away from several hotels. The closest ones are:

There are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center:

  • Jose Ohsea’s
  • Chad’s Grill
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • Denny’s
  • Noodles & Company
  • Rubio’s Coastal Grill
  • Chipotle
  • Tuk Tuk Thai Grill
  • Jason’s Deli
  • Old Chicago’s
  • Mad Greens

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Livonia, Michigan (Detroit area)

Livonia Housing Commission
Silver Village
33780 Lyndon Avenue
Livonia, MI  48154
Local contacts: Cindy LaFond and Kathleen Sweder 734-421-6050 x101

Continental breakfast and an afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

The training facility is only 17.6 miles (see map) from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Our meeting room facilities, downtown location and proximity to hotels, restaurants and transportation make this an ideal location for training events.

Hotel recommendations:

  • Marriott – 17100 Laurel Park Dr. N., Livonia, MI 48152
  • Marriott Courtyard – 17200 Laurel Park Dr. N., Livonia, MI 48152
  • Holiday Inn – 17123 Laurel Park Dr. N., Livonia, MI 48152

The training center has also arranged complimentary transportation to and from the training centrer and hotel.

There are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center. Laurel Park Mall and Phoenix Theatrers are also within walking distance.

  • Sweet Lorraine’s
  • Johnny’s Steakhouse
  • Grand Tavern
  • Bar Louie
  • California Pizza
  • Laurel Park Coney
  • Panera
  • Jimmy Johns
  • Red Robin
  • Buffalo Wild Wings

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Shreveport, LA

Shreveport Housing Authority
2500 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
Local Contact: Colette Sikes colettes@shvhousauth.com

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Tampa, Florida

Tampa Housing Authority
5301 West Cypress St.
Tampa, FL 33607
Local Contact: Anita Barrett (813) 253-0551 ext. 1200 or anita.barrett@thafl.com

Continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack will be provided by the training center.

The Tampa Housing Authority Training Center is located within 3.2 miles from the Tampa International Airport (see attached map) and the estimated drive time is 7-10 minutes to THA. There is a taxi service to and from the airport. Most of the major rental companies have services at Tampa International Airport. THA has its own parking lot, so parking is readily available for staff and guests at no cost. 

Free WiFi is provided by the training center.

The THA offices are located near downtown as well as less than one mile to Westshore Mall (has 85 shops and 16 eateries) and within 1.5 miles of International Plaza (has more than 200 shops and 16 eateries) all of which are close to several hotels. Here are a few:

Hilton Garden Inn is just .4 miles (hotel shuttle available)

Towne Place Suites by Marriot Westshore/Airport is just .3 miles (hotel provides airport and area shuttle)

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore – Airport Area is ust .5 miles (hotel provides airport and area shuttle)

Hampton Inn Tampa International Airport/Westshore is just .5 miles (hotel provides airport and area shuttle)

 *Tampa Housing Authority does not offer shuttle service.

 Therea are a wide variety of moderately-priced restaurants within walking distance of the training center:

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Panera Bread
Chick-fil-la
IHOP
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Spoontini Café
Waffle House
Chipolte Mexican Grill

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