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Secretaries Day Infromation by
IAAP
Communications
Administrative Professionals Week and Day
(Formerly
Professional Secretaries Week®/Professional
Secretaries Day®)
2006
Theme
"Creating Excellence"
is the official theme for the 2006
observance of Administrative Professionals
Week (April 23-29) and Administrative
Professionals Day (April 26).
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about
Administrative Professionals Week
Administrative Professionals Week®
―Always
observed annually during the last FULL week
in April, standard Sunday through Saturday
calendar week.
April 23-29, 2006
April 22-28, 2007
April 20-26, 2008
Administrative Professionals Day®
―Observed
annually the Wednesday of Administrative
Professionals Week
April 26, 2006
April 25, 2007
April 23, 2008
Event
History and Objectives
This annual event was originally organized
in 1952 as "National Secretaries Week" by
the National Secretaries Association (now
known as the International Association of
Administrative Professionals) in conjunction
with public relations executive Harry
Klemfuss and a consortium of office product
manufacturers. It was established as an
effort to recognize secretaries for their
contributions in the workplace, and to
attract people to secretarial/administrative
careers. In the year 2000, IAAP announced a
name change for Professional Secretaries
Week and Professional Secretaries Day. The
names were changed to Administrative
Professionals Week and Administrative
Professionals Day to keep pace with
changing job titles and expanding
responsibilities of today’s administrative
workforce.
Over the
years, Administrative Professionals Week has
become one of the largest workplace
observances. The event is celebrated
worldwide, bringing together millions of
people for community events, educational
seminars, and individual corporate
activities recognizing support staff with
gifts of appreciation.
IAAP suggests
that employers observe Administrative
Professionals Week by providing training for
their administrative staff through seminars,
continuing education or self-study
materials. Another suggestion is to make a
commitment toward delegating
responsibilities that better utilize the
skills of administrative professionals.
Employers/Managers:
Click here for observance suggestions
Today, there
are more than 4.1 million secretaries and
administrative assistants working in the
United States, according to U.S. Department
of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people
working in various administrative support
roles. More than
475,000 administrative professionals are
employed in Canada.
Millions more
administrative professionals work in offices
all over the world.
See the
"Research and Trends" section of
this Web site for latest information about
the profession, key skills most in demand,
career development advice, tips for
employers, and much more.
Administrative Professionals Week 2006
News Releases
―Creating
Value" - editorial from
2005-2006 IAAP International President
Kay E. Enlow CPS/CAP
History of Administrative Professionals
Week
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
about
Administrative Professionals Week
Local IAAP
Chapter
Administrative Professionals Week Events
Many
chapters of the International Association of
Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will
conduct special activities in their
communities, including:
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Workshops and seminars on topics such as
workplace trends, evolving technology
and management skills for the
administrative professional;
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Networking events and/or special
breakfasts/luncheons;
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Presentations of “Administrative
Professional of the Year” awards;
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Co-sponsored events between IAAP
chapters, educational institutions, and
other business organizations; and
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Proclamation signings by county and city
government officials.
A searchable database of IAAP local
chapter events for April 2006 is available
by clicking on link below.
Click Here to Search for Local IAAP Chapter
Sponsored Administrative Professionals Week
Events to be held April 2006
If no event is
currently listed in your area, check back
frequently, as events are added regularly,
or use the
IAAP Chapter Locator to find contact
information for IAAP chapters nearest you.
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19th Annual
Administrative Professionals Day
Satellite Conference Set for 2006
Fast
Forward: Managing Change and
Creating Opportunities for Success -
April
26th, 2006 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Register now and join over 250
participating organizations for
The 2006 Annual Administrative
Professionals Briefing featuring
Stephen Covey, author of The 8th
Habit.
The 2006 Briefing is...
- A two hour live and
interactive global event held on
Administrative Professionals Day
- Delivered via satellite,
videoconference and the web (to
your PC over the internet)
- Designed as an on-site
learning experience complete
with course materials
TLC'S
2006 BRIEFING AT A GLANCE
Date:
April 26th, 2006 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
EDT
Title: Fast Forward: Managing
Change and Creating Opportunities
for Success
Keynote Speaker: Stephen
Covey, author of The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People, on
Leadership
Briefing Address: Kay E.
Enlow CPS/CAP, international
president of the International
Association of Administrative
Professionals (IAAP) reporting on
the State of the Profession
Skill Building Session:
Jackie Freiberg, author of Nuts!
Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for
Business and Personal Success,
on "Becoming a Remarkably Different
Admin."
Partners: International
Association of Administrative
Professionals, OfficeTeam and
Microsoft Corporation
View the Event Brochure and a
Sample Clip
>>
CLICK HERE
to view the complete brochure
>>
CLICK HERE
to view last year's opening remarks
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR
TO REGISTER
CALL - 800-243-9799
E-MAIL -
contact@targetlearn.com
VISIT -
www.targetlearn.com
REGISTER -
www.targetlearn.com/briefing2006 |
Promotional Resources
OfficePRO magazine is an
excellent gift or handout at Administrative
Professionals Week events.
Click here for subscription information.
Employers may also consider paying annual
dues for
Professional membership in IAAP for
their administrative staff - a worthy
investment in professional excellence.
Event
Archives
2005
Administrative Professionals Week Event
Report
IAAP Reaches Millions During Administrative
Professionals Week 2005 Promotional Campaign
Examples of Administrative Professionals
Week Programs Sponsored by Local IAAP
Chapters, 2005
2004
2004 Print Media Articles about
Administrative Professionals Week
Trademark
Notice
"Administrative
Professionals Week" and "Administrative
Professionals Day" are both registered
trademarks owned by the International
Association of Administrative Professionals.
This means that the registered trademark
symbol (®) should be used at least once in
any document, publication, or electronic
media in which these terms appear.
Individuals or organizations outside of IAAP
should also indicate that these terms are
"Registered trademarks of the International
Association of Administrative Professionals
(IAAP)."
The former names, Professional Secretaries
Week®
and
Professional Secretaries Day®
, are
also trademarked terms owned by IAAP. |
