| Whether you want to get more out of your people,
advance the company's bottom line, or get ahead in your career, investment
in human capital is a central component of competitive strategy.
To lead personally, you have to be outstanding. To lead organizationally,
you have to stand out.
For individuals employed in the commercial baking
industry, the Societyís Professional Development Center is designed to
foster skill building and promote professional competency. It is
a peer-based recognition program integrating training and professional
development with core values of community, integrity, education, collaboration,
leadership and excellence. The program provides a defined career
path using competency standards as a benchmark for employee development.
The Society's Professional Development Process
is a two-tiered certification program, supported by an Internet Learning
Management System. Depending on where you are in your career, you
can embark on one of two tracks:
Paraprofessional Certification
as a Bakery Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor
Professional Recognition Status
as a Professional Baker, Professional Bakery Engineer or Professional Supplier
Once the process begins, ASB tracks your progress
through its Internet-based Learning Management System. Each applicant
will have a personal password protected file, accessible only to him/herself.
Your records will reflect your progress. When completed each recipient
is awarded with a 9"x12" engraved plaque and lapel pin presented during
the ASB annual conference. In addition Certifiied Engineers will received
a customized uniform patch to wear.
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