AtlasIED and National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) Education Foundation have created a joint grant program called Ivey’s Everyday Heroes. The program’s mission is to provide financial support to individuals in schools throughout the United States who have “selflessly acted in ways to keep others safe during emergency situations.” Through Ivey’s Everyday Heroes, this grant “encourages […]

The NSCA Education Foundation has announced leadership updates for 2022-23. The board of directors will be served by Tobi Tungl (president), who serves as vice president of business development at CTI, as well as Lauren Simmen of Crestron (vice president), Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts (secretary) and Ingolf de Jong (treasurer) of GENCOMM. Two new […]

The NSCA Education Foundation announced the launch of igniteyourcareer.org – an online portal to attract and retain talent in the communications technology industry. Currently, lack of awareness among up-and-coming students and young professionals means that great jobs in the industry go unfilled. Graduating students aren’t aware of the promising and lucrative careers available in communications […]

NSCA has announced three award honorees for 2019. Recipients will be honored during the 21st annual Business & Leadership Conference, held Feb. 27-March 1, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Mark Dundas – who served on the NSCA Board of Directors for 11 years, including his role as treasurer and president – is the recipient of the […]

The NSCA Education Foundation has announced the election of a new president to its executive committee, as well as many other leadership changes, including the addition of two new officers to its board of directors for 2019. Laurie Englert, vice president of customer experience at Legrand AV and current NSCA Education Foundation vice president, assumed […]

The NSCA Education Foundation announced that the Drunk Unkles’ first 2018 fundraiser, held on June 6 at Vinyl in the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, generated $102,800 in industry support through a mix of personal donations, sponsorships and a live auction – the highest dollar amount in Drunk Unkles history! Close to 1,200 fans gathered […]

NSCA is excited to announce the launch of the IGNITE Career Center, an extension of the IGNITE program that was first unveiled at the 2016 Business & Leadership Conference to attract new talent to the commercial technology industry.In addition to arming integration firms and consultants with marketing and promotional materials to use at job fairs and […]

The NSCA Education Foundation is excited to announce the Drunk Unkles’ first 2017 fundraiser, scheduled for Wed., June 14, at Orlando’s BB King’s Blues Club. Now in their 12th year of supporting the NSCA Education Foundation, the Drunk Unkles have generated more than $1 million through this annual event. Dubbed “Being good isn’t always easy,” the Drunk Unkles concert […]

The NSCA Education Foundation is excited to announce the first and largest Drunk Unkles fundraiser of 2016, scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Las Vegas’ Vinyl in the Hard Rock Hotel. In the 11th year of supporting the NSCA Education Foundation, the Drunk Unkles have raised more than […]

The NSCA Education Foundation has announced the Drunk Unkles next performance. Dubbed “Mayhem in Manhattan,” the gig will be held on Thurs., Oct. 29th at The Cutting Room in New York City. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band takes the stage at 7 p.m. This hallmark event is particularly exciting as it has […]

I’m awed every single time that someone brings up a discussion about the Drunk Unkles. It happens often, at all kinds of events, meetings, casual conversations, what have you. It never ceases to amaze me that something that was born out of sadness has become such a significant annual industry event, earning a good deal […]

The Drunk Unkles will hold its annual concert and party at InfoComm again this year, benefiting the NSCA Education Foundation. The event will be held Wed., June 18, 2014 after the first day of the show at Club Vanity in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The concert will open at 8:30 […]

Join the Drunk Unkles as they help kick start a new chapter for the Women in AV (WAVE) based in the Tri-State area. Come meet, greet and learn more about the Women in AV’s new tri-state chapter and enjoy the music of the night as the Drunk Unkles take the stage. Proceeds from the evening […]

The NSCA Education Foundation has elected Cory Schaeffer, vice president of sales worldwide at Listen Technologies, to its board of directors as the vice president, serving a three year term. Schaeffer has been in the professional audio industry for over twenty five years. She is a founder of Listen Technologies Corporation, which manufacturers wireless audio […]

Join the NSCA Education Foundation and The Drunk Unkles from 9-11 p.m. on June 14, at Gilley’s Saloon in Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, during InfoComm 2012. In its 7th year of supporting the Foundation, the Drunk Unkles have made a name for themselves and are sure to rock the house! During […]

The NSCA Education Foundation recently awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing education related to the commercial electronic systems industry. Winners include Jess Ashby, Marc-Andrew Brooks, Cody Dixon, Erin Graham, Brad Groarke, Wesley Luce, Dawn Meade and Ross Nordeen. In their applications, the scholarship winners outlined their career goals, past experiences and hopes for the […]

The NSCA Education Foundation is awarding five $1,000 educational scholarships to students entering the commercial electronic systems industry. “The future of the commercial electronic systems industry relies upon the next generation of individuals entering the marketplace,” said Melissa Henderson, NSCA Education Foundation managing director. ”As part of NSCA’s outreach program, the Foundation and its supporters […]