Trainings & Events Calendar

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, all trainings & events are virtual.

Upcoming Trainings & Events

Fair Housing: Renters Rights & AmeriCorps Opportunities (Now Hiring) – Virtual
April 14, 19 & 20 | Times vary

Do you know your rights as a renter? If you or someone you know were being discriminated against, would you know who to call? Come learn the answers to those two critical questions and about opportunities to join Housing Action Illinois’ AmeriCorps Program.

Brought in partnership with HOPE Fair Housing Center and South Suburban Housing Center.

Free | Register

Online Study Group for the HUD Exam: Version 3.0 – Virtual
April 27–29 | 11 am–12:30 pm & 2:00–3:00 pm (two sessions each day)

Your preparation for the HUD certification exam starts here! Housing Action Illinois is back with another online study group series, and we’ve redesigned the training to be more interactive and adapt to the needs of each group of counselors joining the series. Join us to gear up for the test in a supportive, peer-learning environment. We will take a deep dive into the key points of each module, share critical test information, quiz you on what you’ve learned, and answer your most pressing questions about the exam.

$150 | Register

Supporting Clients with Diverse Digital Literacy Needs – Virtual
May 6 | 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

In this workshop, we’ll explore ways to support clients with varying digital literacy needs. We will examine common obstacles and potential solutions when delivering services remotely, review ways to incorporate plain language strategies while writing or speaking about technology, and identify tools that can support you in your work.Brought in partnership with Melanie Sampson of the Clear Language Lab at Literacy Works.

Brought in partnership with Melanie Sampson of the Clear Language Lab at Literacy Works.

Sponsored by Ameren Illinois.

$20 for members, $30 for non-members | Register

Designing a Disaster Preparedness Program: What Non-Profits Should Know – Virtual
May 18–20 | 10:30 am–12:30 pm CDT (one session each day)

Disaster survivors need accurate information and lots of resources to cope with and fully recover from these emergencies. This class provides the necessary steps to follow as people go through recovery after a disaster. Join Housing Action Illinois and DRN to learn more about how to respond; how to work with clients/residents/consumers; how to follow up on things such as foreclosure avoidance, safety, insurance claims, and shelter; and working with resource agencies such as FEMA, the SBA, the GSEs, HUD, and others during and after disasters.

Scholarships: Thanks to a funder’s generosity, we are happy to be able to offer a limited number of first-come, first-served scholarships to cover the full registration cost of this training. Go through the registration process and apply the discount code SCHSPRING2021 at checkout to take advantage of this opportunity.

$100 (discounted from $150) | Register

What You Should Know About Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) – Virtual
June 22 & 23 | 10:30 am–12:30 pm CDT (one session per day)

A home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) is a type of reverse mortgage that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Home equity conversion mortgages allow seniors to convert the equity in their home to cash. These reverse mortgages are increasing in popularity with senior homeowners who want to supplement their income. Join us to learn more about:

Basic eligibility requirements
Loan calculations
HECM default
Housing counseling requirements

Brought in partnership with DRN.

Scholarships: Thanks to a funder’s generosity, we are happy to be able to offer a limited number of first-come, first-served scholarships to cover the full registration cost of this training. Go through the registration process and apply the discount code SCHSPRING2021 at checkout to take advantage of this opportunity.

$80 | Register