Applicants also agree that if they win, they will cooperate in publicity efforts, including (but not limited to) participating in interviews with state and national ESA communications, local, trade and national press, and submitting photos for inclusion in state association and national publications, press materials and online. Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients. ESA Certification Renewal Form. Students whose parent(s) serve in a participating state must enter that state’s program to become eligible for the overall national awards. GPA must be in a standard 4.0 or 0-100 percent scale or conversion method must be provided. i. Any programs attended prior to earning your certification do not qualify for renewal credits. Documentation requested may include any and/or all the following: The following activities may qualify for CEUs: 125 On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours equals 1 CEU. The scariest day of the season is here! Participating states include: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, NV (Clark County Residents Only), NY, NC, OH, PA, WA, WI. All decisions are final. For example, for service on a committee to be approved, the certification holder must provide a letter from the organization that confirms committee participation. This first-round ESA winner, along with winners from each participating state will receive an award and will automatically be considered for an additional national first or second place award: Each state program awards scholarships at various monetary levels and deadlines may vary. The required work experience verification form must be submitted to receive credit. Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients. After this period, Certification Holders must complete the ESA Certification renewal process. Applicants must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university, matriculating the following year. College/University/Trade School courses – credit will be granted for successful completion of a college/university course in a security industry topic area or business. Each student must submit a fully completed and signed application. Online/distance learning courses – must include a final exam and a certificate of completion from provider that states hours of instruction. All ESA Certifications are valid for a period of 24 months following the completion of a course of study. Training Sessions, Educational Workshops, or Seminars – credit will be granted for documented attendance at educational security and life safety industry related training activities. Industry Related Expos – A maximum of 4 CEU credits will be granted for attendance at security and life safety industry related expo per renewal cycle. ESA will award a $7,500 scholarship to the first-place national winner, and $2,500 to the second-place national winner. Congratulations to Megan O’Grady, first-place winner of a $7,500 scholarship in the 2020 ESA Youth Scholarship Program. ESA Course and Program Development – credit will be granted for the assistance in creating, writing, and implementation of new ESA courses and programs. The application may be submitted first, followed by other required documents. He or she must be a graduating high school senior who will receive a diploma from an accredited high school. Parent/guardian may also be a volunteer member of a fire department. The New Jersey Electronic Life Safety Association (NJELSA) represents electronic security professionals, system integrators, fire alarm companies, manufacturers and distributors that do business in New Jersey. All certification holders are subject to a random audit. Maintaining ESA Certifications requires certificate holders to earn 24 continuing education units/hours (CEUs) (the equivalent of 24 classroom hours) each renewal cycle. Students are urged to contact their regulatory agency prior to enrolling in any program to ensure that the course, CEU or certification, is acceptable to a particular licensing group.
