NAPO-LA Professional Organizers Learning Academy (POLA)

POLA exists to provide resources for new, intermediate, & veteran organizers to become better professional organizers and business owners. POLA provides training in a variety of areas that will help our members teach, share, experience, and learn, thus bringing the profession of professional organizing to a higher level.

Benefits of Attending POLA Classes

• Education and connections help you and your business to thrive.
  
• Our classes are real time, lively, & hands-on and are taught by premier instructors, acclaimed experts in our field. You have the opportunity to interact with highly experienced professionals.
  
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We offer the latest industry education and help you stay up to date on innovations in the profession. CEUs will be awarded for most classes, which may be eligible for certification credit. CEU-eligible classes are 60-minute live, on-site or online presentations that provide knowledge and/or skills to help better serve your clients. CEUs must be related to the certification skill itself—organizing and productivity. Certificates will be handed out or electronically distributed showing proof of attendance and credit. For more information on CEU eligibility and becoming a Certified Professional Organizer, visit www.NAPO.net.

Attendance at POLA classes enables you to:

• Learn core concepts
  
• Learn new skills and improve existing ones
  
• Experience increased confidence from being well prepared
  
• Increase your personal productivity
  
• Network with others in your profession
  
• Build relationships that nurture success
  
• Be inspired and highly motivated
  

POLA received the October 2010 Committee of the Month.
Left to right: NAPO-LA Chapter President Katherine Macey with
POLA Committee members Donna D. McMillan, Dolores Kaytes & Jean Furuya