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Administrative Professionals Week and Day
(Formerly Professional Secretaries Week®/Professional Secretaries Day®)
Answers to Frequently
Asked Questions about
Administrative Professionals Week
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Administrative Professionals Week® ―Always
observed annually during the last full week in April, standard
Sunday through Saturday calendar week.
Administrative Professionals Day®
―Observed annually on the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week. |
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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.
Click here for a more detailed history.
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.
Employers/Managers:
Click here for observance suggestions
Administrative Professionals Week Commemorative Pin
Each
year, the Host Committee for the annual IAAP International
Convention and Education Forum offers a special Administrative
Professionals Week commemorative lapel pin for sale as a fundraiser
to offset expenses involved in hosting our international convention.
The lapel pins are $5 each (U.S. funds only; shipping and handling extra-- see link to order form below). Wearing this pin during Administrative Professionals Week is an excellent "conversation starter" and a great way to support your profession and association. A printable order form with complete ordering options is available here
Local IAAP Chapter
Administrative Professionals Week Events
Many chapters of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) conduct special activities in their communities during Administrative Professionals Week, including:
- 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;
- Presentations of “Administrative Professional of the Year” awards;
- Co-sponsored events between IAAP chapters, educational institutions, and other business organizations; and
- Proclamation signings by county and city government officials.
Use the IAAP Chapter Locator to find contact information for IAAP chapters nearest you.
Search for Local
Administrative Professional Week Events Sponsored by IAAP Chapters
(Note: check back to the event listing linked above
as the April date of Administrative Professionals Week nears -- events
are regularly added to this list.)
Administrative Professionals Briefing
Information on the 2009 Administrative Professionals Briefing is now available here.
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See the Research and Trends section of this Web site for latest information about the profession, its history, key skills most in demand today and in the future, career development advice, tips for employers, and much more.
For a lighter look at Administrative Professionals Week, and e-cards to send co-works, or your admin, visit Happy Worker.
Administrative Professionals Week/Day
Media/Public Relations Liaison
Questions from media and/or public may be directed to
Emily Allen, e-mail: eallen@iaap-hq.org
or call 816.891.6600 ext. 2239.
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.
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