IAWP Education and Training
IAWP is committed to education for workforce professionals. The association provides many educational and training opportunities each year, which encourage lifelong learning. IAWP helps empower workforce professionals with knowledge and experience.
Annual International Educational Conference: The annual conference is a highly valued educational opportunity, packed with more than 70 hours of educational sessions for an average of 800 attendees. The conference also offers an excellent chance to network with professionals from around the world.
Educational Institutes
District: On average, 1,500 members benefit from more than 100 hours of training presented at multi-chapter (district) institutes.
Chapter: Chapter institutes and conventions offer more than 600 hours of training to an average of 12,000 attendees per year.
Subchapter: Training is available at the local level through subchapter institutes, where an average of 2,500 members participate in more than 300 hours of educational activities.
Scholarships - Individual
The Logan S. Chambers Individual Scholarship
is awarded to members and their dependents for job-related study at accredited schools. The program typically provides $5,500 in grants each year.
THE VERN YAUKEY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Lois Yaukey, widow of Vern Yaukey, donated $2000.00, to S.D. I.A.P.E.S. (now
S.D. IAWP) to be put in a fund for education scholarships. The interest each year
will be given as a scholarship based upon the following guidelines:
1. GUIDELINES FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIP
a. Fill out application form
b. Deadline date will be June 1.
c. Must be a graduating high school senior.
d. Rank in the top 1/3 of the class.
e. Must be enrolling as a full time student.
f. Two letters of recommendation must accompany application.
g. Must be a child of active S.D. IAWP member.
h. Entries will be judged by the state IAWP Education Chair and his/her
committee.
2. METHOD OF NOTIFICATION TO SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
a. Letter of congratulations will be sent to the winner.
b. Letter of notification will be sent to the high school.
c. Notice sent to local newspaper of winner.
d. Payment will be sent directly to the school of higher education
selected by the winner.
e. Enrollment into school of higher education verified before payment
sent.
Vern Yaukey Scholarship Application
Group Grants
The W. Scott Boyd Group Grant helps chapters present an array of educational programs to large groups of members and nonmembers. Topics such as computer literacy, multicultural awareness, foreign language instruction, and stress management have been offered. Since 1977, more than 100 grants have been awarded.
Additional Educational Resources
SD IAWP Lending Library
The Rapid City Department of Labor office hosts a resource library for IAWP members. To view the resources available
click here
To access a resource email
Penny Kutz
The IAWP Certified Workforce Specialist Program
IAWP believes that to grow as people and to grow in our careers, we need to be lifelong learners. That's why IAWP is committed to helping its members achieve professional development goals and it is the reason the Certified Workforce Specialist (CWS) Program was developed.
What's in it for me?
The "CWS" credential after your name shows you are part of an outstanding group of workforce professionals who have extensive knowledge and experience in workforce issues.
It shows you have passed a rigorous competency-based testing program from an international association, that you are respected by your peers, and that you see professional membership as an important part of your career.
The CWS designation shows current and potential employers your initiative in developing, maintaining, and improving your career skills within the workforce field.
To learn more about the CWS, click
here
WPDP - Workforce Professional Development Program
WPDP is a series of study guides and examinations designed to measure and recognize an individual's knowledge of workforce development programs. Created in 1988, WPDP gives workforce professionals an opportunity to enhance knowledge and career growth. Several State Workforce Development Agency training programs have incorporated WPDP and recognize it as a useful tool. Resource guides and exams currently available are The History of Workforce Development, Business and Job Seeker Specialist, Unemployment Insurance Specialist, and Labor Market Information Specialist.
For more information:
Guidelines
Application
Flyer
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