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Fall 2003. APICS – The Educational Society for Resource Management. President – Tony Badway Secretary – Adam Sprague Treasurer – David Heller Professional Chair – Alka Vallabh Certification Chair – Craig Vonk Vice President of Fundraising Social Chair- Rob Mietus http://www.apics.org.
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Fall 2003 APICS – The Educational Society for Resource Management President – Tony Badway Secretary – Adam Sprague Treasurer – David Heller Professional Chair – Alka Vallabh Certification Chair – Craig Vonk Vice President of Fundraising Social Chair- Rob Mietus http://www.apics.org
What is APICS? • Founded in 1957 as the American Production and Inventory Control Society • International educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs • Nearly 70,000 individual and corporate members in 20,000 companies worldwide
Benefits of APICS Membership • Access to online APICS Career Center • Access to scholarships, fellowships, and grants • Receive monthly magazine and quarterly journal • Potential to earn college credit through certification courses
Benefits of APICS Membership • Participation in student case competitions scholarship money • Discounts on publications and certification programs • Networking with professional APICS members • RESUME BUILDER!!
APICS Collegiate Chapter • Affiliate student chapters on more than 170 university campuses across North America • The University of Illinois is one of them…
U of I APICS Chapter • A.k.a. the Industrial Distribution Management Association • Inclusive to all IDM students • U of I Chapter founded in Fall 1998 • Progressive growth and building • Registered Student Organization affiliated with the IDM Program
Mission of U of I APICS • Complement the IDM Program by promoting professionalism, career advancement, and APICS certification through an inclusive social atmosphere • 1) Develop Professionalism • 2) Foster IDM Family atmosphere through socials • 3) Promote APICS certification and education
Professional Events • Company Presentations • Consulting, logistics, manufacturing • Alumni/Career Forum • Plant Tour • Workshops • Networking Opportunities
Social Events • Bar Crawls • Happy Hours • Bowling outings, sports activities • Potluck Dinner • Senior Picnic Day • Crystal Lake Park • IDM Fleece
APICS Certification • Two internationally recognized certification programs • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) • Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) • Each consist of five exam modules
APICS Certification • APICS Preparation Aid • Study materials • Text and multimedia references • Instructor-led courses and workshops • BA 295B • Take First Exam Module
APICS Certification • Job Opportunities • Earn 15 to 23% more salary than non-certified professionals (source: APICS Salary Survey) • On Monster.com, more than 60% of manufacturing jobs request APICS certification • Career Advancement • Apply knowledge to job • Enhanced credibility • Recognition of a valued credential
APICS Membership Dues • National Membership • $20 • 1 year from submission date • Collegiate Membership • $10 • 2 semesters • Choose both or either
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