Please note:  On May 3, 2024, the Federal Highway Administration published revisions to the Final Rule, amending the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA) regulations. IRWA is currently updating related course materials to reflect these changes. Meanwhile, please refer to the Uniform Act Regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 — New Rule Fact Sheet, which includes Frequently Asked Questions and a high-level overview of the changes.
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Start Date: 2/24/2027
End Date: 2/25/2027
No. of Days: 2 days
Course Level: Intermediate
CEU Credits: 16.00
Class Time:  8am Central
Tuition: $415.00 USD Member / $575.00 USD Non-Member
Tuition may be paid by check or credit card to IRWA Headquarters in U.S. Dollars.
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Sponsored By: CHAPTER 20

Course Description: 501 Residential Relocation Assistance

INSTRUCTOR:

Jorge Cavazos

Jorge began his public service career as a Title I teacher with the Cy-Fair Independent School District in Texas while also working as a real estate sales agent. He later entered the right-of-way industry through the Real Estate Branch of the City of Houston’s Public Works Department, where he supported major municipal improvement projects and helped foster goodwill among stakeholders, elected officials, and the public. Today, Jorge brings more than 19 years of experience managing, analyzing, and improving operations across departments and programs. His expertise includes developing policies and procedures; supporting right-of-way acquisition and relocation services under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended; managing administrative and client-facing projects; maintaining accounting records and invoices; and supervising, training, and supporting staff.
Jorge believes that sharing knowledge and experience strengthens the industry, builds relationships, and promotes goodwill.
Language Skills: Jorge is fluent in Spanish.

COURSE COORDINATOR:

Name: Shawn Zepper

Phone: 612-266-7185

Email: shawn.zepper@co.ramsey.mn.us