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Palestra: The Association of Administrative Assistants
Association des Adjoints Administratifs

Linda Gordon
National President

History

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Objectives

The main purpose of the Association of Administrative Assistants/Association des Adjoints Administratifs is to encourage people in the business world to continuously upgrade their professionalism through continuing education. The Association is confident that the advantages of continued learning will be of mutual benefit to the company and the Administrative Assistant.

Mission

Motto

"Professionalism Through Education"

Vision

The Association envisages itself being widely recognized, both by its professional peers and by the broader business community. Its members will demonstrate, through consistently excellent performance in the work place, the value of the professional designation Qualified Administrative Assistant. This designation will become an important criteria in the hiring and promotion of key personnel.

It shall be our ideal, our resolve, and our duty as members of the Association of Administrative Assistants :

  • TO FURTHER at all times the Aims and Objects of the Association
  • TO HOLD in professional confidence all Association matters of a confidential matter
  • TO UPHOLD the standards of our profession
  • TO MAINTAIN unselfish and cordial relationships within our own profession and with other professions
  • TO RECOGNIZE obligations to employers
  • TO IMPROVE our qualifications and efficiency through continued education
  • TO CONDUCT ourselves as exemplary citizens
  • TO CONTRIBUTE in every way possible to our Canadian cultural life.

Benefits - Membership

Important benefits are offered to many in the business world, whether they are fully qualified Administrative Assistants, or working as 'assistants' to management in the diversified market place. Our Association may be able to make it possible for the Administrative Assistant to advance in the world of business.

Benefits to members

  • Prestige: of being a member of a National organization setting the standard for excellence in business administration
  • Interaction: with others who share similar career aspirations
  • Professional Growth: by participating in the Association's Qualified Administrative Assistant program
  • Network: of contacts in many business sectors
  • Skills Development: by active participation as a member of the Association's Executive Board and by sitting on various committees, practising such skills as organization, delegation, management, and communication
  • Information: on subjects of current business interest, through monthly guest speakers and newsletters

Benefits of Membership to Employers

Ability: to manage people, situations, and equipment

  • Flexibility: to embrance new challenges in business and new technology
  • Compatibility: to work as a productive member of a team
  • Resource: to provide instant access to valuable information resources and networks.
  • Value: of educated personnel committed to continued self-improvement

Education

Qualified Administrative Assistant Program

The Qualified Administrative Assistant (QAA) Program, sponsored by the Association, is one of the vehicles available to those interested in advancing their professional development. This certificate program is available through lecture and correspondence courses from universities and colleges across Canada.

Upon successful completion of 3 compulsory and 4 elective courses (and paid membership in the Association) the Q.A.A. designation will be granted

 

Compulsory Courses

  • Business Administration
  • Effective Business English
  • Organizational Behaviour

Elective Courses

  • Financial Accounting
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Principles and Practices of Supervision
  • Human Resources Management
  • Commercial Law
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Marketing

Other Education Opportunities

  • Dinner Meetings with Guest Speakers
  • Workshops
  • Seminars
  • In-house courses
  • Participation

Thank you for this opportunity to share my Association with you today.