By NKBA Staff
NKBA | KBIS recognizes the importance of co-curricular programming and professional development opportunities for students and educators. While the Association provides continuous access to professional webinars and continuing education programs for all members, several exclusive opportunities are offered specifically for students and/or educators throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
Webinar: Charting Your Career Path
November 6, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
This special student webinar, featuring guest speaker Jodi Tramontin, CMKBD, will provide an insightful look at the K+B job market and highlight opportunities to help students find their niche.
KBIS Student & Educator Coffee Break
February 25, 2025
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT
Join us for an energizing coffee break at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Students and educators are invited to enjoy a selection of coffee and refreshments while participating in a valuable educational experience. Advanced registration is required. Invitations will be emailed to all student and educator KBIS registrants in January 2025.
Student Design Symposium: Spring Into Your Design Career
March 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
The Student Design Symposium is a virtual, interactive event hosted by the NKBA Northern California Chapter. For just $15, students can register for this dynamic conference, which will feature a keynote speaker address by Nureed Saeed, 2023 KBB Person of the Year. The event will also include breakout sessions, networking, prizes and more. Register today.
Educator Webinar
April 10, 2025
2:00 p.m. EST
NKBA Educators should mark their calendars for this webinar, which is tailored specifically for those who work with post-secondary students. The content will focus on student development specific to design majors. Stay tuned for more details in the new year.
Student Design Competition
Open Now – June 6, 2025
Enter Now
NKBA Student Members can enter the kitchen competition, the bath competition, or both competitions, crafting designs based on client requests and provided plans. Winning this prestigious competition enhances industry visibility and offers scholarships of up to $5,000. For full details, visit the competition webpage. The NKBA | KBIS Student Design Competition is generously sponsored by Fisher & Paykel.
Thanks to the support of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, students can join for free. NKBA | KBIS is also free for educators.
