Join the Professionals
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IAAP is a not-for-profit, professional association with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and 700 chapters worldwide.
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It was founded in 1942 as the National Secretaries Association. The name was changed to Professional Secretaries International in 1981. In 1998, a new name, International Association of Administrative Professionals, was introduced to reflect our new roles in today's workplace.
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Canadian members are represented on the International Board of Directors by a Director elected from Canada District, which is divided into three Divisions, Western Canada, Eastern Canada and Ontario. There are 17 Chapters in Ontario Division.
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All levels of the association are administered by volunteer, elected Board of Directors.
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Whether you are an administrative / executive assistant, secretary, word processor, information specialist, office manager or business student, IAAP offers the opportunity to make a commitment to your career.
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IAAP's purpose is to provide information, education and training, and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective.
Why Belong to IAAP?
Increase your value by investing in your future Membership in lAAP provides outstanding benefits and services to meet your professional and personal needs. lAAP is a great resource that will help you advance in your career.
- OfficePROTM Magazine and Bits and Bytes newsletter filled with interesting and helpful articles, this is your source for information on trends in the profession, the latest technology, conference information and member activities.
- Conferences, Conventions, Seminars These events provide a unique educational format geared specifically to office professionals.
- Administrative Professionals Week / Day - IAAP is the originator and sponsor of these special observances. Chapter programs promote the image of the profession.
- Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) The attainment of the CPS rating provides recognition and new opportunities.
Make The Commitment
to your profession - to your career - to yourself
Membership in a professional association:
IAAP is the world's leading association for office professionals. Today, lAAP represents members of diverse backgrounds and professions. Membership in IAAP will provide many opportunities to network with people doing the same job as you and sharing the same goals.
Education and professional development are the focus. Employers who support membership in lAAP create opportunities for quality leadership training, self-improvement and employee education, while encouraging the continued professionalism of support staff.
Offices are changing dramatically and the role of the administrative professional is evolving from a single job description that fits every circumstance to positions that are as specialized as the organization they support.
Your Employer Gains:
- a professional team member dedicated to their profession of choice
- a positive public relations representative taking pride in excellence
- administrative professionals who are up-to-date with the latest products and trends
- an employee who has the opportunity for continuous personal and professional growth and brings these skills back to the workplace
Membership Application Form (.pdf)