 Get the Credentials You Need to Serve the Fastest Growing Market Today!
Did you know that first-time homebuyers accounted for nearly half of all home sales in 2009? Thanks to a slow economic recovery, buyers at the lower end of the market are expected to be the fastest growing market segment through 2012. Get the education and credentials you need to help more low- and moderate-income buyers achieve affordable homeownership. The North Carolina Workforce Housing Specialist (WHS) program will give you expert knowledge on the federal, state and local housing programs and resources available to serve these buyers. It also will help you connect with like-minded professionals and the organizations that are increasing housing opportunities in your community.
Benefits of Certification
| • | It's a great low-cost education program that will pay you back in new business. | | • | Workforce Housing Specialists will be a focus of our public awareness campaign. | | • | Graduates will be promoted to housing organizations and at community events. | | • | Graduates receive a certificate and are listed on this Web site. | | • | Graduates can advertise their credentials in their personal marketing. |
In order to be certified as a Workforce Housing Specialist, participants must complete 16 hours of education within one year. Classes are currently being offered in Asheville, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington with additional locations being added as needed. Use the links on this page to see how easily you can become certified and for a list of the upcoming courses and events in your area. | 
