Training opportunities may be provided through subchapter meetings, state or district chapter educational institutes and International Conventions.

 

 

The Workforce Professional Development Program (WPDP) is a series of examinations that tests an individuals knowledge. The series consists of Workforce Development Generalist, Employment and Training Systems, Tax and Benefits and Labor Market Information. If all four examinations are completed, you receive the designation of Employment Master. Currently in the State of Montana, there are eight individuals who are Masters. (Click here for more WPDP testing information.)

 

 

The Certified Workforce Specialist Program (CWS) was developed as a way to help IAWP members achieve their professional development goals. To attain certification shows you have passed a rigorous competency-based testing program and shows current and potential employers your initiative in developing, maintaining, and improving your career skills within the workforce field. (Click here for more CWS information.)

 

 

The Logan S. Chambers individual scholarships are awarded for pursuit of job-related study at accredited schools. The Logan S. Chambers Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to IAWP full members who wish to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities in a course(s) of study that pertains to employment and training work, or toward a degree program that relates to job performance and/or promotional possibilities. (Click here for eligibility requirements and an application.)

The Freddy L. Jacobs Student Individual Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to IAWP Student Members or Dependents of IAWP Full Members who wish to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of leadership or workforce development, who are pursuing an associate or undergraduate degree or other certification, or who are required to complete an extracurricular educational or training program to obtain a high school diploma. (Click here for eligibility requirements and an application.)

The W. Scott Boyd Group Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to IAWP chapters and subchapters, as well as chapters working with their agencies, for the presentation of group educational and training programs. (Click here for eligibility requirements and an application.)

The Montana Chapter IAWP Educational Scholarship Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to members who wish to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities by engaging in a course(s) of study that pertains to Employment Security work or toward a degree program that relates to improved job performance and/or promotional possibilities. An applicant must be an IAWP member and have exhausted the Logan S. Chambers Scholarship grant eligibility requirements. The applicants course of instruction should be provided by an accredited institution (college, university, business school or high school) or by a recognized professional or consulting organization. Grant requests may NOT be a duplication of Montana Department of Labor and Industry out-service training programs. Requests may NOT be covered, either wholly or in part, by direct agency payment, and may NOT be financed through other sources directly related to government-type appropriations. Grants may not exceed $500.00 for total instructional purposes. Grants may include books and other course fees incidental to the specific course. Grants may be awarded at any time during the financial year (February 1 through January 31) or until budgeted funds for this purpose are depleted. Grants may be awarded for one or more courses in the same administrative year, up to the $500.00 maximum. Application forms may be obtained from the Education Chair who is responsible for initial review, approval, and forwarding to the chapter president or vice-president for final consideration. The Education Chair will pay approved grants when complete and appropriate documentation is provided.

 

 

The Montana Chapter recognizes the work of individuals and groups through the awards program. Awards include the Award of Merit, Citation Award, Employee Performance Award, Retiree of the Year, Services to People with Disabilities, Service to Veterans, and the Sparkplug Award. The International Association annually presents awards at its convention, which recognize overall merit, job performance, disabled and veterans service, professional practices and educational programs. (Click here for more information on Awards.)

 

 

As a member of IAWP, you will receive the International Workforce Professional publication that is issued 10 times per year. It features workforce development trends, association business, book reviews and workplace tips. You will also receive the Montana Chapter newsletter, which is published 6 times per year. It provides information on events, trainings, and region news within Montana.

 

 

Being a member of IAWP gives you an opportunity to meet and network with other Workforce Professionals at institutes and conferences both inter- and intra-state and internationally. You will find that concerns and ideas are shared by others within the IAWP family

 

 

A portion of your chapter dues help finance representation for IAWP members in the nation's capitol. Our state Legislative Chair attempts to keep us informed of issues and events that may affect workforce development.

 

 

In addition to the above benefits, IAWP membership may qualify you for a credit card, group insurance (both medical and automobile), rental card, travel assistance and hotel discounts.

 

Member discounts:
Credit Card
Contact Bank of America® formerly MBNA® for details on the IAWP Affinity Credit Card program. Benefits include: no annual fee; 24-7 service; 30-minute responses on credit-line increase requests; additional or replacement cards within 24 hours; and 24-hour MasterAssist for medical, legal, or emergency network referral assistance. IAWP receives referral fees for member participation in this program.

Toll-free: 800.523.7666; TDD: 800.TDD.MBNA

Group Insurance Plans
IAWP and the Bertholon-Rowland Corp. offer low-cost group insurance plans for term-life, hospital indemnity, major medical (both short- and long-term policies), and Medicare supplements. IAWP receives referral fees for member participation in these programs.

Toll-free: 800.542.9787 (USA only); Direct: 312.930.0020 (non-USA); Fax: 312.930.0371

Auto Insurance
Preferred automobile policies are available to IAWP members through GEICO. Non-USA members can receive similar services through International Insurance Underwriters. IAWP receives referral fees for member participation in these programs.

Toll-free: 800.368.2734 (USA only); Toll-free: 800.248.4998 (Non-USA)
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