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Learn from your peers through local and
international networking opportunities.
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| Improve your professional image.
 | Improve your professional image and
sharpen your professional stature by getting a bird's-eye view of what is
necessary to be a confident professional in today's society. |
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| Enhance your public speaking skills.
| Gain confidence for presentations in business or IAAP chapter meetings
through seminar support and direction. |
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| Gain experience in planning meetings
and special events.
| These skills are becoming more common responsibilities of
the administrative professional. Sharpen your skills while preparing
for such events by learning from your peers and meeting planning
professionals. |
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| Take advantage of leadership training
opportunities.
| Chapter and division meetings, district
conferences, and international conventions offer many seminars and
workshops for developing leadership skills that will assist you both
personally and professionally. |
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| Improve your productivity by time
management tips.
| Not enough hours in the workday? Learn
how to manage your personal and professional time better via IAAP's
educational and professional development materials. |
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| Develop international alliances and
friendships.
| Make personal and professional contacts and
establish friendships throughout the world through IAAP's Affliated
Chapters and Associations. |
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| OfficePRO® Magazine.
| A professional publication that is filled
with interesting articles and it is your source for information on trends
in the profession, the latest in technology, and job tips. |
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| Education and professional development.
| Over 400 books, videos, cassettes, and other materials are available.
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| Certified Professional Secretary ®
(CPS) Program.
| The comprehensive CPS Examination is the
means to achieve the internationally recognized standard of proficiency
as a professional secretary. |
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| Certified Administrative Professional®
(CAP) Program
| The comprehensive CAP Examination is the
means to achieve the internationally recognized standard of proficiency
as a professional secretary. |
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| Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU)
and CPS Re-certification Points.
| Continue your education and
support your CPS or CAP rating via self-study materials available through IAAP. |
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| International Convention and Education
Forum.
| This annual meeting and convention
provides a unique educational format geared to secretaries, executive
assistants, and related office professionals. |
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| IAAP Headquarters support.
| A full-time staff is available to assist
you with membership services, the CPS program, education and
professional development materials, and orders. |
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| Administrative Professional Week/Day®.
| IAAP is the sole official sponsor of these special observances.
Chapter programs and headquarters' public relations efforts promote the
image and contributions of the profession. |
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| Conference call services.
| As a member, you receive a discount on
conference calling for all your business needs. A Business
Conference-Call, Inc. offers crystal clear connections with a personal
touch. |
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| Meeting planning services.
| The
Bellwether Group, a well-known meeting planning and travel management
firm, works with members in helping plan important meeting functions and
special events for their employers. Use your IAAP membership to
enhance your "on the job" capabilities by consulting an expert.
Bellwether provides "no cost" meeting planning services to all IAAP
members. |
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| Credit Card*.
| You can apply for
two premium cards, MasterCard®, and Visa®, with low
annual percentage rates and no annual fees for the first year. |
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| IAAP's Official Travel Agency.
| Guarantees the lowest available air fares on all domestic and
international flights. Take advantage of this benefit for all your travel
needs, be it personal or professional. A full line of travel services are
offered including: car rental reservations, hotel reservations at a
preferred rate, and vacation planning. |
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| Retirement Center.
| Vista Grande
Retirement Center, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is the world's only
retirement center built and funded by secretaries. |
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| Printing Services Discounts.
| Receive a 10% discount on all printing services from participating Sir
Speedy centers (not available outside the US and its territories). |
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