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Tell me more about NKBA Accredited Programs...
NKBA Accredited Program Students are the solution to your firm's staffing needs, with more than 52 colleges and universities across North America that offer design curriculums specializing in residential kitchens and baths. Accredited programs teach everything from the beginning stages of residential construction to advanced kitchen and bath design concepts to plan a safe, healthy, functional kitchen or bath. These students can immediately contribute to the success of your business. Some of the required learned competencies include:

• Assess clients needs using the NKBA Survey Form
• Measure according to NKBA procedures
• Evaluate structural considerations as related to the design process
• Hand draft according to NKBA Graphic and Presentation Standards
• Computerized drafting (some offer kitchen/bath specific)
• Create client presentations
• Research and specify kitchen and bath products
• Project management
• Sales techniques

Students seek the NKBA Accredited Programs because they wish to pursue a career in the kitchen and bath industry. A list of Accredited Programs is found on the NKBA web site under the Education tab. Many students are willing to travel to obtain a good internship opportunity, so don't fret if your business is not located near an accredited program.

Appropriate internship opportunities exist in all segments of the industry. Remember that the emphasis should be on work with residential customers. Many activities apply to the various segments of the industry (retail, wholesale, manufacturing, etc.).

How long are the intern programs?
The internship generally taken just before or during the final year of classroom work provides "real-world experience," enhancing and extending the classroom learning. With preparation through classroom and internship experiences, a student who completes an NKBA-accredited curriculum should have the competencies considered to be the foundation for practice as a kitchen/bath designer. The length of time you will have the intern can vary but the NKBA requires 160 hours for the internship.