Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
Partnership Provides a Pathway to Education Advancement
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) to secure participation in the EKU Advantage program, which provides a pathway to educational advancement for AFSA members.
“Our industry needs more people at every level, to meet the needs of the fire and life safety market in new construction and the management of existing fire protection systems and facilities,” says AFSA President Bob Caputo, CFPS. “Partnering with those technical schools and universities that provide training and educational opportunities for those considering a career in our industry is critical to success across the board. We look forward to working with EKU in support of the excellent fire and life safety tracks offered, and we are proud to be included in the tuition benefit program opportunity.”
The EKU Advantage program applies to online or in-person classes and includes the following benefits for AFSA members:
• A 25% flat-rate tuition discount on all EKU degree programs.
• A 20% discount on EKU’s Workforce Development and EKU OSHA Training Institute Education Center courses.
• Free books under the EKU BookSmart program.
• Enhanced customer service assistance to employees and contractors to expedite and prioritize the admissions process, class registration, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
• Dedicated academic advisors provide individualized attention to move students quickly towards degree completion.
“EKU is proud to partner with AFSA to provide its members with a clear pathway to educational advancement,” says Shari VanHoose, associate director, Workforce Development and Community Engagement, EKU. “As one of only a handful of institutions in the nation to offer a comprehensive Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology degree, EKU is uniquely positioned to support the professional growth of AFSA members. We are happy to offer AFSA members discounted tuition through this partnership, making higher education more accessible while advancing excellence in the fire protection industry.”
Email membership@firesprinkler.org or call (214) 349-5965 for more details.