Training For Admin Types and Office Generalists

 Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – This day and actually week-long event has been established, since at least 1952, to be an observance of the many contributions secretaries and administrative-types have made to our economy, and to provide resources for their career development.  Also to help recruit others to this much needed occupation and field.

But let’s not wait for a particular day or week to consider all the resources that can help administrative professionals. Here is a list of professional development resources to spark your admin career and to develop the best skills.

Project Management For The Office Professional

Administrative Office Management

Office and Administrative Support Seminars by AMA

Supporting Multiple Bosses: A Course For Administrative Professionals

Successful Meeting Planning

Mini Guide To Executive Assistant Training Online

Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant Training

Presentation Skills Worksheet – Plan/Improve Your Next Meeting or Event

Time Management and Productivity Training

Star Achievement Series – Fast Track To Skill Development & Certification by OfficeDynamics.com

Administrative Assistants Conference by Skillpath Seminars 

National Seminars Group Conference For Administrative Assistants

The Admin Advisor - Practical Tips and Training for Administrative Assistants

International Association of Administrative Professionals 

American Society For Administrative Professionals

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants –Occupational Outlook 2010-2011 Edition

 

Annual Conference For Administrative Excellence

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

The IAAP is the world’s leading association for admin professionals that sponsors Administrative Professionals Day in April of every year.  The IAAP boasts over 600 chapters and more than 24000 members around the globe.   Get more info on IAAP at

www.iaap-hq.org/newsroom/apw  .

Facts on Administrative Positions:

There are some 4 million admin assistants and secretaries along with supervisors and support staff that were employed in the U.S. during 2006 according to a U.S. Department of Labor report.

Admin Pro’s typically:

Prepare documents, spreadsheets, reports, and communications.

Maintain files, plan meetings and events; purchase equipment and supplies.

Coordinate schedules and even act as managers during slower economic times.

The IAAP helps through education and training that serves to recognize, promote and develop admin types into relied upon organization aides that they truly have become.  

Take the next step and start planning your Administrative Professionals Day at your organization.

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