Greetings!

Welcome to AAP Toronto Charter Branch, where the Association of Administrative Professionals was born. From the inaugural meeting of the Association of Private Secretaries in April 1951 to the Letters Patent in November 1952, and subsequent letters patent in February 2017, from the Association of Administrative Assistants to the Association of Administrative Professionals.

The Association has been blessed with over 765+ Canadian Certified Professional (CCAP) graduates since inception.  Our designation name revisited in June 2018; from Qualified Administrative Professional (QAA) to Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP).  With the many years of continuous learning, the members, both past and present, continue to make friendships, network and increase their knowledge bank within the administrative area.  With over 65+ years in existence, run solely by volunteers, we would welcome your attendance at any of our scheduled events. 

Thank you for your interest in continuing your administrative journey. 

Best,

Preethi Balasubramanian

Toronto Branch President

2023-24 EVENTS CALENDAR

All events are eligible for certification renewal points.

Certificate of attendance will be provided for all webinars and professional development events

Branches across Canada provide community support by either volunteering to a group/charity event or by providing monetary funds to assist that group/charity. The Toronto Charter Branch commits to a ‘charity of choice’ annually by supporting them financially with our guest fees received at our scheduled meetings or other branch functions.

As a not for profit organization, we encourage our members to be active and participate to enrich both the well-being of others as well as themselves.

Let us pave the path for our children of the future. They will make a difference.

For more information on our charity of choice for 2023-24, please visit “The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation“.

INDUSTRY AFFILIATES

The Universal Women’s Network™ Inc.

The Universal Women’s Network™ Inc. unlocks the ripple effect to advance women personally and professionally.

The Universal Women’s Network™ Inc. is a female-led company committed to the advancement of women at all levels of leadership. We aim to inspire change and progress through the Women of Inspiration™ Awards, SupportHER™ (allies) and Top Companies – EDI SupportHER™ Champions, media, awards, research and programs.

We believe that everyone has a vital role to play in promoting diversity and inclusivity and that it takes a collaborative effort to achieve change. Our approach is to engage top leaders and male allies to join the conversation and become part of the solution. By embracing diverse leadership, we can disrupt the status quo and create a more inclusive world.

Through our Women of Inspiration™ Awards, we acknowledge the accomplishments of women, SupportHER™ (male allies), and Top Companies – EDI SupportHER™ Champions that lead, inspire, and motivate. We value diverse leadership, promote inclusivity, and empower individuals to inspire change.

Get your tickets to attend the Women of Inspiration Awards on April 4, 2024, celebrating the achievements of women. The Oscar style Awards features an inspirational evening with red carpet, opening show, live performances, 3-course dinner and celebrity keynote speaker, Bobbi Brown (Beauty Industry Titan and Serial Entrepreneur) and SupportHER husband, Steven Plofker. Reserved Tables (10) with VIP Guest Passes and Individual Tickets available. For Details and to Nominate:  https://universalwomensnetwork.com/

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Ignite Magazine

Ignite magazine is proud to be a media partner of AAP Toronto. As Canada’s leading source of ideas and inspiration for those who plan meetings, board retreats, employee events and more, Ignite is pleased to offer a FREE subscription to all APP members. In addition to our experiential magazine, we offer access to a number of online resources including articles, hot rates and dates for properties across Canada, and an industry events calendar. Tired of searching for relevant info on the internet? Check out a refreshing way to research in Ignite’s Inspiration Room. Visit ignitemag.ca to subscribe today!

Carol Schulte

Founder of The Brave Initiative, and mental wellness advocate, Carol has been educating, empowering, and entertaining audiences internationally for almost a decade. Through her own powerful lived experience, diagnosed with a serious mental health illness later in life, she has learned the hard way what it really means to be brave.  

She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance, an MA in Communication, two postgraduate certificates in coaching and mentoring, and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 organizations, International Associations, and thousands of individuals to shift the conversation around mental wellness. She is passionate about empowering workplaces to engage in braver conversations, create braver cultures, and take braver steps of action – making it okay to not be okay.

Carol is also the creator of Brave Beyond Diagnosis – a community dedicated to women living with a mental health illness, and believes wholeheartedly the bravest thing you can do, is to be brave enough to be you.

Carol is a published author, been featured in numerous magazines and podcasts, and is a returning guest expert on Rogers TV in Canada. Having lived and worked in 16 countries, including Ashrams in India and vans in New Zealand, rocked dreadlocks in Thailand and shaved her head for breast cancer, she knows brave, and brings a global perspective to all she does. When she’s not traveling or on stage, you can find her volunteering as a bereavement facilitator, training for her next triathlon, or practicing her serious carpool karaoke game!

Rhonda Scharf

ON THE RIGHT TRACK (Rhonda Scharf) specializes in training administrative professionals. Rhonda is a former admin, and an internationally recognized expert in helping admins face challenges, work efficiently and love what they do. If you want your team motivated, educated, and laughing at what comes our way, Rhonda is the one to call! She’s been in your shoes and knows the secrets to success.

Marion Grobb Finkelstein

Marion Speaks ([email protected]) helps you handle your toughest communication challenges. Whether it’s dealing with difficult personalities or maintaining a positive attitude against all odds, she will help you untie the knots in your communication so you can better connect with clients, colleagues, bosses and employees.  Keynotes, conference breakouts, or on-site available.

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen

Brasa Peruvian Kitchen serves fresh salads, warm bowls, superfood smoothies, and more with flavourful Peruvian ingredients and superfoods. They have three locations to serve you 100 King St. West (First Canadian Place), 317 Queen Street West, and 2114 Bloor St. West.

ACADEMIC AFFILIATES

Centennial College

Centennial College started training Administrative Professionals in the early 1950s. Around the same time AAP was starting, Centennial was graduating its first class from its “secretarial” program.  Centennial and AAP have come as far since the 1950s as the career itself.  AAP and Centennial are enthusiastic about the future of the Administrative Professional role and how we can continue to work together to prepare our members and students respectively for the challenges of the future. 

Seneca School of Legal, Public & Office Administration

Office Administration Program – Executive

Office Administration – Health Services

Office Administration – Legal

Through a partnership with the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP), student members will have access to national and international resources, learning opportunities and up-to-date industry trends. Students and graduates of Seneca’s Office Administration programs can choose to develop their careers by pursuing a Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) certification through the AAP.

CONTACT US

For more information about the Toronto Branch email the Branch President ([email protected])

For more information on branch dues and membership, email the Branch Membership Chair ([email protected])