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In this issue readers
will find:
Where the Jobs Are (and Will Likely Be) - According to Uncle Sam
Certification Immersion Class Schedule - 2007
Fast Fact - Work for Moms Losing Appeal
NAPS Conference - Register Now for First Class Learning Experience
Frequently Asked Questions - Education Credit for Professional Reading
Reliable Resource - Worker Substance Use and Workplace Policies and Programs
Message from the Editor
About The NAPS Credential
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Volume 2, Number 7
July 2007
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the US Department of Labor regularly identifies the professions
expected to experience above-average growth over the next decade. Most of these positions fall within
the top quarter of earnings for workers overall, and most require a bachelor's degree or higher. Can
staffing professionals expect a corresponding growth in job orders in these occupations?
Recent BLS reports identified the following eight occupations with the largest projected growth
(number in parenthesis) through the year 2014:
Registered Nurses: 703,000
Post-secondary Teachers: 524,000
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, Attendants: 325,000
Management: 308,000
Elementary School Teachers: 265,000
Accountants: 264,000
Computer Software Engineers: 222,000
Computer Systems Analysts: 153,000
A number of factors are currently influencing the job market for health care workers,
accountants, educator and information technology professionals. To learn more
click here.
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Certification Immersion Class (CIC) Schedule for 2007
Individuals electing polish off their personal study in preparation for either the CPC or CTS
examination should consider one of the Certification Immersion Classes on the following schedule:
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2007 Date
August 15
August 24
September 10
September 13
September 27
October 24
October 31
November 14
December 2
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Chicago, IL
Greensboro, NC
Columbus, OH
Orlando, FL
Chicago, IL
NJ (TBD)
San Antonio, TX
Atlanta, GA
Cheshire, CT
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Sponsor
IPA/NAPS/IAPS
North Carolina APS
Ohio AESP
Florida APS
Top Echelon
NJ APS
NAPS Pre-conference
Georgia APS
Connecticut APS
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Classes are taught by Robert Style, Esq. and Dr. Frank Burtnett of NAPS certification leadership
team. Attorney Style is the author and co-author of the NAPS legal training manuals and Dr. Burtnett
serves as the NAPS certification and education consultant and is the author of the certification exams.
To register for one of the above classes, contact John Sacerdote, NAPS Vice
President at jsacerdote@recruitinglife.com or
860.243.0811.
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Fast Fact - Work for Moms Losing Appeal
In the span of the past decade, full-time work outside the home has lost some of its appeal to mothers.
This trend, included in the latest Pew Social Trends report, holds both for mothers who have such jobs
and those who don't. Will this trend---if it holds or expands---have a significant impact the
staffing industry?
Just 21% of working mothers and 16% of at-home mothers now say working full-time would be their
ideal situation. To review the full report, go to: http://pewresearch.org/pubs/536/working-women.
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NAPS Conference - Register Now for First Class Learning Experience
The NAPS conference at the Marriott River Center, San Antonio, Texas, October 31 - November 3, 2007 promises
yet another "blockbuster" experience for CPC and CTS holders to learn and network. You can register for
the early bird rate and reserve lodging by going to: https://www.recruitinglife.com/annualconference/2007/Registration.cfm.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Education Credit for Professional Reading
Each edition of The NAPS Credential will answer one or two questions being asked by current and
prospective CPCs and CTSs as they interface with the NAPS national office.
Question: I do a good bit of professional and personal development reading. Can this be counted
toward my continuing education requirements?
Answer: Reading for professional and personal development is one of the vehicles a CPC and CTS
can use to meet the continuing education requirements for maintaining their certificate. Assuming
the average book would take approximately 5 hours to read from cover to cover, that would translate
to 5 contact hours or .5 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
If one were to pursue this reading course of action exclusively over their entire three years, they
would have to read ten complete books. The best course of action is to blend books and tapes with
professional conference and workshop participation with in-house training program attendance to
generate the 50 contact hours or 5 CEUs.
Question: Does NAPS maintain a list of approved books for continuing education?
Answer: NAPS takes the position that you should elect to read the books that will be most useful
to you in your role as a staffing professional. You can read books that will help you in your
professional development (i.e., supervision, team-building, etc. subjects) or personal
development (i.e., time management, technical writing, etc. subjects). The choice is yours,
but if you have any questions, feel free to contact Frank Burtnett, NAPS Certification and
Education consultant at fburtnett@recruitinglife.com.
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Reliable Resource: Worker Substance Use and Workplace Policies and Programs
The US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
(SAMSHA) has just released a report on issues related to worker substance use, attitudes, drug
testing, and workplace policies and programs. Data included in the report available online
includes: (a) full-time workers substance use by demographics, geographic characteristics,
occupations, industry, and establishment size, (b) availability of drug information programs
and policies in the workplace, (c) prevalence of drug testing pre-hire and randomly after hire
by workers' alcohol or drug dependence and by workplace size, and (d) workplace behaviors and
attitudes toward drug testing by worker demographics. To access the report, go to:
http://oas.samsha.gov/work2k7/toc.cfm.
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Message from the Editor - Let The NAPS Credential Hear from You
Have a question about certification or continuing education? Let us know the issues and concerns
that are on your mind and they may become FAQ subjects for future editions of The NAPS Credential.
NAPS encourages readers to submit information about CPCs and CTSs who are making the news and
performing outstanding professional feats. Our goal is to provide news, research and resources
that will help you do a more effective job. Direct any thoughts or input to fburtnett@recruitinglife.com.
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About The NAPS Credential
This electronic newsletter is distributed monthly to all active Certified Personnel
Consultants (CPCs) and Certified Temporary Staffing-Specialist (CTSs) for whom NAPS
has email addresses. Should you know an individual who is certified and not
receiving The NAPS Credential, tell him or her to go to
www.nrcsip.com and post their
name and basic contact information on the National Registry of Certified Staffing
Industry Professionals (NRCSIP). Once his/her credentials have been verified, the
individual will be automatically place on the monthly distribution list for
this newsletter.
The reference to a product, service or activity or appearance of a web site
in The NAPS Credential does not imply endorsement by NAPS. Any views and opinions
are those of sponsoring organization and may or may not be shared by NAPS.
Direct comments, questions and submissions to
fburtnett@recruitinglife.com. All
submissions will be subject to review by ACA for accuracy, timeliness and relevance
to the readership and may be edited to meet space parameters.
Robert Larson, CPC, Chairman
larson@jobsbl.com
Conrad Taylor, CPC, CTS, President
Conrad.taylor@recruitinglife.com
Ted Angelos, CPC, Certification Committee Chairman
theo@tuttleagency.com
John Sacerdote, CPC, CTS, Vice President
jsacerdote@recruitinglife.com
Frank Burtnett EdD., Editor
Certification and Education Consultant
fburtnett@recruitinglife.com
NAPS Web site: www.recruitinglife.com
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