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Agenda at-a Glance 2012 Forum

Let’s Create Something Together! Best Practices, Tools and Techniques
for a Collaborative Assessment Process”

          March 29 - April 1, 2012
          Hilton Hotel and Resort
          San Bernardino, CA
          285 East Hospitality Lane
          San Bernardino, California, United States 92408-3411
          Tel: 1-909-889-0133   Fax:  1-909-381-4299

The VECAP Forum has traditionally been a practitioner-oriented conference,
emphasizing the opportunity for practitioners to share their experiences with others.
The topics selected and the papers represented have typically reflected issues of
interest in vocational evaluation, assessment and work adjustment services.

Travel & Hotel Information

Hilton Hotel - San Bernardino
285 East Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Make your hotel reservations online: VECAP Hotel Reservations

Or make your reservation by phone:
Tel: 909-889-0133   Fax: 909-381-4299
Toll Free: 800-HILTONS

Reservation Group Code: VEAP (use this four letter code provided by the hotel)

The Hilton San Bernardino hotel is the perfect place to stay when exploring the many attractions of southern California. Our Hilton hotel is half an hour from San Bernardino Mountain resorts of Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. Forty five minutes south brings you to the sandy beaches of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Disneyland® and Knotts Berry Farm are even closer.

The Hilton Hotel San Bernardino California is merely 20 freeway minutes from the Ontario International Airport (ONT) and the famous Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Business travelers will be delighted to find themselves convenient to the surrounding cities of Redlands, Loma Linda and Colton. ESRI, Loma Linda University Medical Center, University of Redlands are virtually on the doorstep. San Bernardino is also home to Cal State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) and just a short drive from the University of California at Riverside (UCR).

Air Transportation: Ontario Airport / Rancho Cucamonga

Car Transportation: All major rental car agencies are available at Ontario Airport

You are invited to Exhibit, Advertise and Sponsor

Approximately 200 - 350 individuals interested in vocational evaluation, assessment and work adjustment are expected to attend the Forum. Professionals from vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, occupational therapy, private rehabilitation and special education participated in past forums. In addition, participation from other disciplines will be sought. Attendees will come to San Bernardino from all over the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to hear presenters, network with other professionals, watch demonstrations, and view products and services.

2012 Forum Exhibit Information

Register Online Now to be an Exhibitor, Advertiser or Sponsor

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Student Literary Contest

The Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals Association
Cordially Invites you to Submit a Paper

All winners receive free registration to the Forum and recognition at the conference award banquet along with publication in the VECAP Journal

The Fifteenth National Forum on Issues in Vocational Assessment
“Let’s Create Something Together! Best Practices, tools and Techniques for a Collaborative Assessment Process”

March 29 – April 1, 2012
San Bernardino, California

Complete 2012 VECAP Forum Student Literary Contest Invitation

Deadline: March 1, 2012

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VECAP Award Nominations Needed!!

Please consider recognizing someone for his/her accomplishments in the field of assessment and work adjustment.  The VECAP Board is seeking your nominations for the following award categories:

*  Mike Rubin VECAP Service Award is presented to a VECAP member who has made a significant contribution to the organization. This service could have been provided during the past year, or over several years. Only VECAP members may nominate candidates for this award and more than one person can receive this award each year.

*  Paul R. Hoffman Award is given in recognition of innovation and creativity in service to person with disabilities through professional or technical achievements in vocational evaluation or work adjustment. A VECAP member may nominate a VECAP member or non-member for this award.

*  Dick Omang Best Practices Award is presented to a VECAP member who best exemplifies the practices of vocational evaluation or work adjustment in the field. The nominee should be a VECAP member, a Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), and recognized by peers and consumers as an ethical professional whose recommendations are sought and utilized in their respective field of practice.

Nominations for any of these awards should include the following:
1.  Name, address, and telephone number of person making nomination.
2.  The nominee’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, job title and place of employment and
3.  A narrative explanation of the nominee’s contribution or service to VECAP and to the field of vocational evaluation or work adjustment.

Please send your nominations to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by January 31, 2012.  Nominate a deserving someone to join the long list of distinguished recipients:

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~ Membership Renewal: You can now easily renew your membership online using PayPal. 
Give it a try!

$70.00 - One Year Professional Membership

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VECAP is a nonprofit organization originally founded in 1967 to promote the professions
and services of vocational evaluation and work adjustment. Formerly known as the Vocational
Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association (VEWAA), the name was changed in 2003 to
better reflect the focus of the organization as well as emphasize the independent status
of the organization. This group has no affiliation with the National Rehabilitation
Association (NRA) or the NRA/VEWAA.

VECAP is committed to improving and advancing the fields of vocational
evaluation and career assessment services.

The VECAP association is committed to advancing and improving the fields of vocational
evaluation and career assessment and represents the needs of the professionals who provide
those services. Its scope of services will encompass individuals who need assistance with
vocational development and/or career decision making.

VECAP is comprised of a membership
of professionals who provide vocational evaluation, career assessment, and career services for others.

VECAP members identify, guide, and support the efforts of persons served to develop
and realize training, education, and employment plans as they work to attain their career goals.

Strategic Goals:

• Develop and sustain a strong virtual presence, that involves a portal dynamic
enough to support research, practice, teaching and administrative functions. 

• Provide and promote a rich array of opportunities for professional development
in a variety of settings and formats. 

• Forge partnerships and alliances with organizations with similar missions.