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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

AMG

His undergraduate studies were at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School (OPM) and recently earned a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. He is a frequent speaker at conferences related to home services, professional services and other sectors.

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Are Zip Lines Safe? Industry Faces New Questions Following Girl’s Death

Associations Now

A fatal zip-line accident involving a 12-year-old girl in North Carolina has legislators talking regulation at the state level. The activity, which has grown popular in recent years, is largely regulated by association-based certification in most states. Is Certification Enough? The accident also led state Rep.

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5 Unexpectedly Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Association’s Volunteers

Higher Logic

The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) sends their volunteers an entire book. You can make the event even more special by including your conference’s keynote speakers, industry experts, and your own leadership and board members. You can also spin this idea by sending more than just a card.

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Study: Certifications Lead To Higher Salaries and Greater Job Fulfillment

Associations Now

A new study found that a majority of professionals who completed an online certification course reported bumps in salary and job fulfillment—promising news for associations and their members. Earlier this year the HR Certification Institute launched a new professional certification for early-career human resource professionals.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.28.20

Reid All About it

I’ve got another important survey for you—this one is on racial diversity in the events industry. The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation.

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Help Millennials Get Jobs: Offer Online Learning & Career Resources

WBT Systems

Industry trends job-seekers must know. Job skills most wanted by top industry employers. Industry introduction. Offer mini-courses that introduce them to your industry or profession. Early-career jobs in your industry. Types of employers in your industry. How to prepare for a networking event. Soft skills.

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Could An Early Career Certification Be Right For Your Association?

Associations Now

The HR Certification Institute just launched a new early career certification that helps the organization serve the entire lifespan of HR professionals. For the HR Certification Institute, that last benefit is a big reason behind its decision to launch a new certification for early-career human resource professionals.