Department of Justice Selects Certification by American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences as Key Credential in Consumer Bankruptcy Filings
Alexandria, VA (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) October 18, 2005 The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) certification has been selected by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as one of the qualifications for an instructor of a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course, which is required as part of the new personal bankruptcy legislation taking effect Oct. 17 in the United States.The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 stipulates that individuals must receive credit counseling services before filing for bankruptcy.
Then individuals must take a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course in order to emerge from bankruptcy.In order for providers of this personal financial management training to be qualified to offer such a course, one of their instructors must be certified in family and consumer sciences by AAFCS (www.aafcs.org) or have equivalent training or experience. Other certifications and accreditations also being accepted by DOJ include: a state teachers certificate, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), certification as a credit counselor by specific organizations and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Consumers registering for personal financial management instruction will receive, as part of the bankruptcy filing process, training in: Budget Development, Money Management, Wise Use of Credit and Consumer Information.
The course length must be at least two hours in duration.About AAFCSFounded in 1909, AAFCS (www.aafcs.org) is the only not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing people together to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. AAFCS 9,000 members are elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educators, researchers, and administrators; cooperative extension educators; and other professionals in business and industry, not-for-profit organizations, and government. These professionals develop, integrate, and provide practical knowledge about LifeSkills financial literacy; dietetics and nutrition; child care and parenting; conflict resolution; consumer education; housing and environment; and apparel and textiles.MEDIA CONTACTS:Linda WilsonDivision Director, Public AffairsAAFCSPhone:
703-706-4609Fax:
703-706-4663Web:
www.aafcs.orgSteve HinesPhone:
703-706-4600Fax:
703-706-4663Web:
www.aafcs.org.
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Quite a few years ago, I was enjoying an afternoon in the parkwith a couple of friends of mine. One of my friends had broughther dog, and as we were playing Frisbee, another dog came out ofnowhere and started viciously attacking my friend's dog. One ofmy friends, Mark, reacted instantly, running to the dogs andmanaging to beat off the attacking dog and causing it to runaway.What did I do during that momentary instant of chaos? I froze. Istood there. I just stood there, watching the whole thing.
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The Oxford Princeton Programme Scheduled to Exhibit at Three of the Largest Tradeshows with the Energy Industry
The Oxford Princeton Programme Inc, the world's leading provider of training solutions to the energy, commodity and derivative industries, announces its participation in IP Week, E-World and GasMart. The Oxford Princeton Programme has regularly attended each show over the past four years.IP Week is the leading annual oil and gas forum comprising a comprehensive program of conferences, seminars, exhibitions and social functions, including the industry's largest Annual Dinner and Annual Lunch. Coming from energy companies all over the world, over 2,000 oil and gas professionals attend IP Week. The tradeshow takes place February 14-17, 2005, when attendees can find The Oxford Princeton Programme in stand eight in the Council Room. E-World expects more than 30 exhibitors and more than 10,000 attendees this year.
Thirty-one conferences and workshops will take place over the three-day tradeshow informing 2,600 participants about current subjects in the energy and water industries. Conference...
The Oxford Princeton Programme Scheduled to Exhibit at Three of the Largest Tradeshows with the Energy Industry
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New PR Training Centre Website Features 'Test Your PR IQ!? ? A Challenging But Revealing Test Featured * Measure your PR skills with a new test from The PR Training Centre *
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