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In this issue readers
will find:
Labor Day: A Time to Reflect on Work in America
Certification Immersion Class Schedule - 2007/2008
NC Certification Immersion Class Welcomes 18 New CPCs and CTSs
Fast Fact - Wireless Numbers Skyrocket
NAPS Conference - Lone Star State to Host Fantastic Learning Experience
Frequently Asked Questions - In House Training Programs Count
Reliable Resource - Diverse Magazine Releases Annual Graduation Statistics
Message from the Editor
About The NAPS Credential
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Volume 2, Number 8
September 2007
Released to coincide with the annual celebration of Labor Day, America's Dynamic Workforce:
2007, offers the perspective of the US Department of Labor regarding the labor market and economy.
Relying heavily on trend data, the report informs readers about the state of work in the nation
and the critical challenges that must be addressed if employment and the economy are to continue
to grow.
The highlights of the 2007 report include:
· Employment in America has reached record heights.
· The economy has recorded 46 consecutive months of job gains (through June, 2007).
· Technology remains a strong influence and significant challenge to future growth.
· America continues to transition to a "knowledge-based" economy.
· Recent job growth has been in occupations with above-average compensation.
· Education (preparation and continuing) represents the key to individual success
in a dynamic labor market.
America's Dynamic Workforce: 2007 points to two trends that will influence how the US workforce will be
constituted during the first half of this century. These include the growth in the aging population and
our expanding racial and ethnic diversity. How each trend is addressed will leverage how employment and
the economy are impacted.
The full report is worthy of reading by all staffing professionals as they seek to serve and support their
clients and candidates. The report, including data, analysis and discussion, can be found
at: http://www.dol.gov/asp/media/reports/workforce2007/ADW2007_Full_Text.pdf
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Certification Immersion Class Schedule - 2007/2008
The NAPS Certification Immersion Classes are helping candidates for CPC and CTS certification go
through an intensive review of the laws affecting the staffing industry and prep for their respective
certification examination. The following schedule identifies the CICs that have been scheduled to
date for 2007/2008. Check this list regularly as new classes are constantly being added.
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2007 Date
September 10
September 13
September 27
October 24
October 31
November 14
December 2
February 21
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Site
Columbus, OH
Orlando, FL
Chicago, IL
NJ (site to be determined)
San Antonio, TX
Atlanta, GA
Cheshire, CT
Nashville, TN
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Sponsor
Ohio AESP
Florida APS
Top Echelon
NJSCA
NAPS Pre-conference
Georgia APS
Connecticut APS
Tennessee Recruiters Assn.
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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 Carolyn
at fulfillment@recruitinglife.com or 706.531.0060.
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NC Certification Immersion Class Welcomes 18 New CPCs and CTSs
NAPS would like to welcome the 18 new certificants (15 CPC and 3 CTS) who participated in the Certification
Immersion Class in Greensboro, NC on August 24th. Special thanks to Jonathan Weiner and Chris Wellington
for their efforts in making this second 2007 North Carolina class a great success.
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Fast Fact - Wireless Numbers Skyrocket
Use a wireless phone for business or personal needs? You are far from being alone! According to CTIA - The
Wireless Association, more than three-fourths of all Americans now has a cell phone. In 2007, CTIA estimates
the number of wireless telephone users to be approaching 243 million. Wireless telephone users can obtain
valuable answers to consumer questions by going to http://www.ctia.org.
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NAPS Conference - Lone Star State to Host Fantastic Learning Experience
CPC and CTS holders can earn continuing education credits at the NAPS national conference at the
Marriott River Center, San Antonio, Texas, October 31 - November 3, 2007, in what promises to be yet
another among the strongest professional conferences available to staffing professionals. From the
keynote sessions to the topical round-tables, no national event will do more to increase your knowledge
and sharpen your skills. Add in the great "networking" opportunities and you can see why the San
Antonio conference is a "must" event for your fall calendar. You can register for and reserve
lodging at: https://www.recruitinglife.com/annualconference/2007/Registration.cfm.
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Frequently Asked Questions - In House Training Programs Count
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: Our firm sets aside a day each quarter when we bring in a professional expert to
provide training in some aspect of our work. Can this experience be applied to the NAPS continuing
education maintenance requirement?
Answer: Certainly. Many staffing firms are engaged in their own staff development efforts
and they can be counted toward the NAPS certification continuing education maintenance requirements.
Calculate the number of contact hours (a full day program typically results in 7 hours of actual
training) and instruct CPCs and CTSs to include that amount of time on their continuing education
log. If any questions arise about this process, feel free to contact Frank Burtnett, NAPS
Certification and Education consultant at fburtnett@recruitinglife.com.
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Reliable Resource: Diverse Magazine Releases Annual Graduation Statistics
What US college or university awarded degrees to more African American graduates than any other?
How about Asian Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans? Diverse magazine's Top 100 special
reports were released this summer and provide a statistical review of how US postsecondary
institutions have fared in their quest to recruit, retain and graduate students of color. Figures
are available for both undergraduate and graduate studies and many are broken down by fields
(e.g., engineering, health, computer science, etc.,) of study.
To review the findings go to:
Undergraduate degrees:
http://www.diverseeducation.com/Top100DegreeProducers2007Undergraduate.asp
Graduate degrees:
http://www.diverseeducation.com/Top100GraduateDegreeProducers2007.asp
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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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