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Restoration News Now: IICRC Certification Workforce Training Updates

- In a new "Unscripted" video episode, IICRC Renewals Reinstatement Supervisor Alisha Hooks details her team's role in processing certifications, guiding professionals through renewals, and navigating continuing education requirements to minimize administrative barriers for

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- In a new "Unscripted" video episode, IICRC Renewals Reinstatement Supervisor Alisha Hooks details her team's role in processing certifications, guiding professionals through renewals, and navigating continuing education requirements to minimize administrative barriers for

Source: Cleanfax. Original: https://cleanfax.com/alisha-hooks-inside-the-iicrcs-renewals-and-reinstatement-team/

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