s the holidays approach and you are scurrying around trying to find the perfect gift, don’t forget the gift of education. What a valuable present to offer your staff that sets them on a path for their future. From the Certified Self Storage Management Course (CSSM) to educational sessions at national and state conferences, there are so many opportunities for both you and your staff to learn new skills.
Your managers will gain the knowledge they need to perform though the CSSM program, which is an intensive course providing a solid foundation for self storage management. Taken on their own time and at their own pace, the course includes 15 sessions that lay out the most important aspects of being a self-storage manager. Show your managers you value them by setting them up for success in the new year.
Giving your staff educational time outside the office is also a great gift. As the SSA embarks on our 50th anniversary in 2025, we have dozens of national and state association conferences and events that provide the topics and guidance that will make your employees more efficient and driven.
We kick things off with SSA’s Spring Conference & Trade Show in Orlando March 12 to 14. There will be three days of educational opportunities designed for operators, managers, and staff, and there will also be plenty of time to network and discuss how other owners and managers are planning.
Don’t forget yourself as you give this season. Attend one session of the SSA Valuation & Acquisition Course offered each year in the spring and fall. It’s designed for owners, senior financial staff, and investors who are seriously interested in property acquisitions, repositioning a property in a market, and/or renovating or expanding a facility. Keep an eye out for details on the 2025 courses and treat yourself.
Are you feeling generous this holiday season? Give to the SSA Foundation Scholarship Fund. The SSAF awards scholarships to deserving employees of national SSA members and their families. Scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $10,000. Since its inception, the program has awarded over $1 million to students affiliated with the storage industry. Visit the SSA website (www.selfstorage.org) for more information on how to contribute.
The season of giving is upon us, and SSA is here to help you give the gift of education in the new year.