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| The Art Without Boundaries Association |
| Congratulations! You've been chosen to join the Art Without Boundaries Association and train to become a Certified MnemeTherapist! |
| Apprentice Candidate Agreement |
You've shown me that you can read and comprehend
information and that you've got good follow through skills.
You're on your way to becoming a Member of AWBA.
Whether you are an Entrepreneur and plan to hire artists, or
you are an artist and will be running the business yourself,
this is information you need to know before starting the
program. I'll try to make it as painless as possible by keeping
it in the Q and A format .
information and that you've got good follow through skills.
You're on your way to becoming a Member of AWBA.
Whether you are an Entrepreneur and plan to hire artists, or
you are an artist and will be running the business yourself,
this is information you need to know before starting the
program. I'll try to make it as painless as possible by keeping
it in the Q and A format .
I want to make sure you understand what will be expected of you and what you can expect from AWBA. At
the end of this page you will be asked to submit your signature that you have read and understood this
information. There is a link to the non-picture version. Please keep in mind that this non-disclose, non
complete agreement is a legally binding document. Please print the signature page for your records.
the end of this page you will be asked to submit your signature that you have read and understood this
information. There is a link to the non-picture version. Please keep in mind that this non-disclose, non
complete agreement is a legally binding document. Please print the signature page for your records.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Membership in the AWBA is required for training to become a MnemeTherapist. The
Membership fee is $3,000. You have an option of paying the fee in one payment. If you
choose payments, you cannot enter the last unit (on the actual process) until you have made
your last payment.
Q: Do I have to apply to a finance company to be able to make payments?
A: No. We carry the loan. Here's how it works:
Q: Will my certification be recognized by the state?
A: Since MnemeTherapy is not a psychological process and uses "activity-based"
components, it does not require state certification. We "Certify for Competency."
You will receive Professional Certification from the Art Without Boundaries Association.
Professional Certification* is defined as: "trade certification, or professional designation, often
called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure
qualification to perform a job or task."*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_certification
A Master MnemeTherapist will certify that you are qualified to perform MT on your on-site
Certification. We call it CERT Week.
Q: What does "Apprentice" mean exactly?
A: As explained in the Q and A, we operate on the Mentor/Apprentice system. If you have
been recruited by MMT (Master MnemeTherapist) he or she will act as mentor throughout the
training process, and oversee certification. Others will be trained by me.
Your mentor will grade tests and give verbal exams over the phone. No one fails the course.
When you have successfully completed the on-line curriculum, you and your Mentor will
mutually agree on the Certification time and place.
The expenses of the Certification Week are your responsibility and include travel, lodgings
and meals. Since your Mentor will be riding with you to the Training Hosts, additional
transportation such as a rental car is not necessary. We have a no Diva policy, meaning there
will be no demand for 5 star hotels or first class airfare. Some mentors, (including me) are
willing to stay with your friends if certain criteria is met.
Q: What happens during Certification Week?
A: The Certification exam requires 20 on-site supervised hours working with actual clients in
health care facilities, special schools, private schools, adult day centers or in private homes.
You must be able to spend 5 business days with the mentor, with Saturday being optional, if
more training is required. If your mentor comes to your area you will set up as many training
host locations/clients as possible. Ideally two per day, with a combination of autistic and
dementia facilities and clients. You will offer the services free of charge to the Training Host.
During that time you will not only learn first hand protocols of working with clients, you will also
learn how ask for and to give "demos," in adult day centers, health care facilities, hospitals,
rehab centers, special schools, autism programs in public schools and occasionally in private
homes.
Q: Where will I be working after I graduate?
A: Nursing homes, Assisted Living, Adult Day Centers, autistic program and with private
individuals. Although our training includes how to get accounts, AWBA does not provide
accounts for you or make any guarantees about the level of your success. Association
Members are encouraged to help each other and we have a self-directed Business Coach
program.
Q: Will I receive a protected territory?
A: No, there are no assigned or protected service areas. As I explained in the Q and A, we
will advise applicants where others are working or training and they can decide if the area is
large enough to support more than one practice.
Q: Why do I have to pay Membership dues?
A: Membership in AWBA is required to practice MnemeTherapy. We do give a chance to start
making money before you start paying dues. You don't have to pay for three months (includes
your graduation month.) On the first day of the third month you will begin topay $50 flat fee.
Q: How can I get the designation of Master MnemeTherapist?
who has graduated the program, successfully opened a private practice (have as many
accounts as they wish to service) and has, at least, three months experience with both
children on the ASD spectrum and adults with dementia and other cognitive impairment.
MMTs can recruit and certify CMTs and receive a training bonus of 85% of the paid tuition.
Details and costs associated with this program are outlined in MMT Agreement.
Cost of the MMT program:
Q: What if I decide that I don't want to continue the program?
A: If you decide you no longer wish to participate in our program, you may notify us at any
time, in writing (email is OK) of your exit date.
If you are in the training program and are making payments, your payments will end on your
exit date and no back payments will be due. If you have graduated and are certified, your
obligation to pay the membership dues ends on your exit date, but back dues must be paid.
The Association Membership fee is non-refundable.
A: Membership in the AWBA is required for training to become a MnemeTherapist. The
Membership fee is $3,000. You have an option of paying the fee in one payment. If you
choose payments, you cannot enter the last unit (on the actual process) until you have made
your last payment.
Q: Do I have to apply to a finance company to be able to make payments?
A: No. We carry the loan. Here's how it works:
- There won't be a credit check and if you make the minimum payment of $50.00 per
month, you won't have to pay any interest. - If a payment is not made before the last day of the month, a late fee of $15.00 will be
added to your account. - If you do not make the minimum payment for 2 months, at the beginning of the 3rd
month you will forfeit your apprenticeship and we will begin accepting applications in
your area. - If you miss a month, but are able to make the minimum payment the next month, you
don't have to make up the missed month. - You may pay the monthly paymentby debit or credit card or by personal check. If, for
any reason, your personal check fails to clear the bank, you will be charged a penalty of
$50.00 and your access to the curriculum revoked until the payment and penalty is
received. - For paying the balance we only accept personal check, cashier's check or money order.
- Payment terms may be changed at the discretion of MnemeCorp, LLC at any time. You
will be notified by email of any changes. If you wish to get a loan from an institution to
make the payments you may do so.
Q: Will my certification be recognized by the state?
A: Since MnemeTherapy is not a psychological process and uses "activity-based"
components, it does not require state certification. We "Certify for Competency."
You will receive Professional Certification from the Art Without Boundaries Association.
Professional Certification* is defined as: "trade certification, or professional designation, often
called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure
qualification to perform a job or task."*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_certification
A Master MnemeTherapist will certify that you are qualified to perform MT on your on-site
Certification. We call it CERT Week.
Q: What does "Apprentice" mean exactly?
A: As explained in the Q and A, we operate on the Mentor/Apprentice system. If you have
been recruited by MMT (Master MnemeTherapist) he or she will act as mentor throughout the
training process, and oversee certification. Others will be trained by me.
Your mentor will grade tests and give verbal exams over the phone. No one fails the course.
When you have successfully completed the on-line curriculum, you and your Mentor will
mutually agree on the Certification time and place.
The expenses of the Certification Week are your responsibility and include travel, lodgings
and meals. Since your Mentor will be riding with you to the Training Hosts, additional
transportation such as a rental car is not necessary. We have a no Diva policy, meaning there
will be no demand for 5 star hotels or first class airfare. Some mentors, (including me) are
willing to stay with your friends if certain criteria is met.
Q: What happens during Certification Week?
A: The Certification exam requires 20 on-site supervised hours working with actual clients in
health care facilities, special schools, private schools, adult day centers or in private homes.
You must be able to spend 5 business days with the mentor, with Saturday being optional, if
more training is required. If your mentor comes to your area you will set up as many training
host locations/clients as possible. Ideally two per day, with a combination of autistic and
dementia facilities and clients. You will offer the services free of charge to the Training Host.
During that time you will not only learn first hand protocols of working with clients, you will also
learn how ask for and to give "demos," in adult day centers, health care facilities, hospitals,
rehab centers, special schools, autism programs in public schools and occasionally in private
homes.
Q: Where will I be working after I graduate?
A: Nursing homes, Assisted Living, Adult Day Centers, autistic program and with private
individuals. Although our training includes how to get accounts, AWBA does not provide
accounts for you or make any guarantees about the level of your success. Association
Members are encouraged to help each other and we have a self-directed Business Coach
program.
Q: Will I receive a protected territory?
A: No, there are no assigned or protected service areas. As I explained in the Q and A, we
will advise applicants where others are working or training and they can decide if the area is
large enough to support more than one practice.
Q: Why do I have to pay Membership dues?
A: Membership in AWBA is required to practice MnemeTherapy. We do give a chance to start
making money before you start paying dues. You don't have to pay for three months (includes
your graduation month.) On the first day of the third month you will begin topay $50 flat fee.
- Entitles you to receive a page on the AWBA website. Your page will include photos
taken during training, and photos you send in after you begin servicing accounts. - Participate in any AWBA sponsored fund raiser going on. Most return 99% of collected
funds to you to provide scholarships that you may use at your discretion. - Benefit from nation-wide advertising or media coverage of AWBA.
- Access to two blogs that provide you with AWBA news and success stories, two
FaceBook group pages, and continuing education for the latest in MT techniques. - AWBA has tax exempt status under section 501 c 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. You
will have the ability to send potential donors to the website to make tax deductible
contributions on your behalf.
Q: How can I get the designation of Master MnemeTherapist?
who has graduated the program, successfully opened a private practice (have as many
accounts as they wish to service) and has, at least, three months experience with both
children on the ASD spectrum and adults with dementia and other cognitive impairment.
MMTs can recruit and certify CMTs and receive a training bonus of 85% of the paid tuition.
Details and costs associated with this program are outlined in MMT Agreement.
Cost of the MMT program:
- If you were able to pay the whole tuition within 30 days of making a deposit, the MMT
course is free. - If you were able to pay half the tuition within 30 days of making a deposit, the MMT
course is $600. - If you were able to pay the whole tuition within 3 months of making a deposit, the course
is $900. - If you had to pay the Membership fee in monthly payments(beyond 3 months) the cost is
$1,200 for the MMT course.
Q: What if I decide that I don't want to continue the program?
A: If you decide you no longer wish to participate in our program, you may notify us at any
time, in writing (email is OK) of your exit date.
If you are in the training program and are making payments, your payments will end on your
exit date and no back payments will be due. If you have graduated and are certified, your
obligation to pay the membership dues ends on your exit date, but back dues must be paid.
The Association Membership fee is non-refundable.
To sign and print Agreement (without pictures)
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