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Vancouver PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PROFESSIONAL EARNS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

 Irving, Texas, (February 20 2003) Arthur J. Wolak, MBA, CAS, President of Arelco Promotional Group, Inc., Vancouver, BC, passed the certification examination administered by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) to receive the Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) industry certification.

MAS/CAS certification is the only recognized credential in the promotional products industry and signifies that an individual has reached and continues to meet a higher standard of professionalism, knowledge and experience within the industry.

'Pursuit of professional certification adds another dimension of credibility and professionalism for individuals who choose to work toward them,' said Steve Slagle, CAE, PPAI president. 'Undoubtedly, their efforts will contribute to the continued excellence in services offered to their clients.'

The CAS certification requires 70 classroom hours from a structured curriculum, three years experience in the promotional products industry and a passing score on the CAS certification exam. The MAS certification requires 170 classroom hours from a structured curriculum, five years experience in the promotional products industry and a passing score on the MAS certification exam.

Individuals who receive the industry benchmark MAS/CAS certification have made a commitment to increase the professionalism of the promotional products industry and its practitioners, uphold and raise industry standards and provide superior service to their clients.

The number of professionals in the promotional products industry who have achieved either the MAS or CAS certification grows each year. In 1996, the rules governing the certification program were re-structured, and all industry professionals who wish to achieve the MAS or CAS designation must pass a certification exam.

For more information on the Master Advertising Specialist or Certified Advertising Specialist certifications, call 1-888-492-6892 or email to Certification@ppa.org.

PPAI is the promotional product industry's only international nonprofit trade association offering education, technology, trade shows and legislative support to its more than 6,000 global members In 2003, PPAI will be celebrating 100 years of service to the promotional products industry and is one of the oldest trade associations in the country.

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