Benefits of Membership through International and Illinois Division
- Awareness that it isn't "just a job" -- it is a career and you're in control of it and responsible for it.
- Certification Program – IAAP offers the premier standard of excellence: the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) rating and the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) program.
- Personal and Professional Development
- Networking Opportunities
- Assistance with Job Searching
- New Friends With Shared Interests
- Leadership Development - Through participation in chapter activities, members gain experience in public speaking, project management, strategic planning and event planning
- Increased Professionalism
- The opportunity to partner with Microsoft for developing future software features.
- The IAAP Bulletin Board Forum
- OfficePro Magazine - published 8X/year, contains a wealth of information on new technologies, career development, productivity tips, office product reviews and other “news you can use.”
- Seminars and Conferences
- International Convention and Education Forum
- Professional Enrichment Conference
- Annual Certification Seminar
- Illinois Division Annual Meeting (Spring)
- Illinois Division Professional Enrichment Program (Fall)
- National Seminars Group, Padgett Thompson, and Rockhurst University Continuing Education - IAAP membership allows EVERY employee at your location to take advantage of these excellent discounts.
- 25% Discount on public seminars offered by (for you AND every employee of your company!)
- 10% off tailored, onsite seminars brought directly to your business or chapter
- 10% off all orders over $100 from extensive collection of training resources
- 10% off online courses.
- Discount on Online Training Courses from ElementK.
- The ability to complete your Associate’s Degree Online through Madison Area Technical College
- Educational loans for members
- Discounts on books and self-study courses
- Discounts on Geico Insurance, Avis Rent A Car and TQ3/Navigant Travel Agency
- Research and Trends Updates such as reviews of new computer software releases, previews of new responsibilities admins may be assuming, benchmarking details from other companies, best practices, and more.
- Exposure to professionals outside your company will help you determine the best way to accomplish a task or receive advice -- so you don't have to keep reinventing the wheel.
Benefits of Membership Unique to the Two Rivers Chapter
In addition to the many wonderful benefits of membership listed above, there are some benefits that are unique to the Two Rivers Chapter. We strive to provide fun educational monthly programs from September through June. We offer hands-on computer classes that are free for members only (non-members can attend for a fee). Our focus on professional development is demonstrated through our CAP/CPS Study Group and Lending Library. We hold a full day Professional Development Seminar (Age of Discovery: The Renaissance Admin was held in November 2007) in the fall and a 1/2 day "bootcamp" style seminar (a Discover Confidence Seminar was held in February 2008) in the winter. In addition, we help you to stay certified by offering recertification points at most of our program meetings. We anticipate offering 20-30 points this year alone!
We also encourage networking with fellow chapter members and guests by including a networking session at every meeting and separate networking gatherings periodically. The Two Rivers Chapter is your local resource for problem solving, computer assistance, vendor referrals, brainstorming and more.
As a member, your company would be eligible to place free administrative professional job postings on our website. We also regularly communicate job postings to our members. We have partnered with the Naperville Career Center to receive free résumé reviews.
We work hard to ensure our members stay aware of their local resources through our "Vendor of the Month" program and our giveaways at each meeting. View our giveaway items from the past year. We also arrange private tours at facilities our members are interested in seeing.
Would you like to join our chapter? Please download the appropriate application:
Professional Membership Application: An employed administrative professional, or a holder of the Certified Professional Secretary® (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional® (CAP) rating, or an employed teacher of business education.
Associate Partner Membership Application: An individual, firm or educational institution that sustains the objectives of IAAP.
Student Membership Application: A full-time student in business education (maximum four years in this classification).
Transfer of Membership Between Chapters or To/From Member-at-Large (For existing members of other chapters or members at large that Want to join our chapter.)
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