EDUCATION

Education
If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

NACS is your source for industry-specific educational programs, networking, and events.
From facilitated learning opportunities and engaging roundtable discussions at events to informative courses and on-demand resources online, you have a variety of formats, topics, and experiences from which to learn and grow in your professional development. You don’t have to look too far for resources that can increase your knowledge and skills, share and learn from colleagues, gain confidence in your role, and impact your campus community.

Learning Resources Designed for You:

Explore a variety of topics and courses, engage with content at your own pace, and navigate new opportunities for your ongoing success! Search for topics that are relevant to your needs and look forward to what’s to come!

  • Catalog of courses in eight core learning areas, searchable by topic and by industry standards
  • Valuable resources, templates, job aids, and related materials
  • Glossary of industry terminology
  • Personal dashboard of recently accessed courses
  • Integration with VitalSource Bookshelf® eReader, made possible by a donation from VitalSource Technologies
  • Access to personal transcripts of courses completed
  • And more!
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Did You Know?

The learning content in every NACS University course has been reviewed and vetted by members just like you, in collaboration with industry stakeholders and the NACS Education team. You can have confidence in the validity and value of each course because their contributions, combined with industry standards, have guided and influenced the content development process. 

Webinars & Roundtables

Live and recorded webinars and roundtables allow members to participate with presenters and each other for effective and efficient learning. Look for hot topics and just-in-time information throughout the year, such as important advocacy and legislative updates, useful research and trends reporting, pre-event collaboration, facilitated discussion, networking opportunities, and more. 


Marketing with Meaning Series

Join us for this virtual series, where industry experts share innovative strategies and insights to help your campus store thrive in today’s evolving marketplace. Explore the latest trends and practical tips to enhance your marketing efforts and drive success.


Webinar Recording: The New Era of Shopping is Here: TikTok Shop Is Open for Your Business

Presenter: Melvin Bacon, Category Manager at TikTok Shop


Webinar Recording: Tried-and-True Practices from Successful Campus Store Websites

 

Virtual Roundtable on Marketing Course Materials

November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm Eastern

 

Webinar: Creative Marketing Strategies on a Shoestring Budget

Presenter: Jill Ayres, Marketing Manager at NACS

December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm Eastern

Session Workshops & Learning Labs 

Relevant and timely topics come to life during onsite sessions, workshops, and labs. From engaging presentations at state and regional association meetings and hands-on workshops to main stage venues featuring guest speakers and large group gatherings at industry conferences such as CAMEX or TAC, the instructional trainings offered by NACS are developed with you in mind. Topics are influenced by the CAS Campus Store Standards and members’ input and can impact the areas in your store or organization year over year. 

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Networking & Connections

The strength of this industry is its people. Finding ways for stores and vendors to stay connected cultivates an engaging community. Share your ideas, innovations, challenges, and solutions on The Hub: NACS’ Connected Community. Attend conferences, go to meetings, and join online discussions to connect with your colleagues. Volunteer and participate in programs that interest you through your NACS membership, as a presenter for education, or in other ways to impact the industry. NACS and its member communities work together to create solutions, encourage, support, and learn from each other. This demonstrates how unified our industry is. 

Your Involvement Makes a Difference.

Willing to share your experiences and/or presentation skills for upcoming educational programming? Have an idea for a course topic or session? Available to answer questions to help create impact?

WORKING TOGETHER

NACS Education is always looking for members to get involved.

01

Contribute as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Give your ideas, insights, feedback, and/or potential resources for specific topics, course outlines, or general content development.

02

Participate in an Education Focus Group.

Be available for periodic emails that need quick member input. Your response can influence decisions and priorities for future topic and course development. 

03

Present a session topic to large or small group audiences.

Share your experiences and perspectives with colleagues during NACS events such as CAMEX, TAC, and/or virtual venues. 

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