Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA)
Mission
The Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA) identifies and monitors the needs of the chemical workforce and develops, coordinates, and oversees the implementation of programs and activities to enhance the economic and professional status of chemical professionals.
See CEPA’s for details on the Committee’s Strategic Thrusts and Goals.
Symposia
- Visa and Global Outsourcing Needs of, and Impacts on, the Chemical Process Industries
- ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
- Face-to-Face with Intellectual Property and Commercialization Issues
- Opportunities in the Bio and Pharma Area
- Workforce of the Future: Filling the Science Pipeline
- Presidential Event: Chemistry Enterprise 2015: Where in the World Will We Be?
- Issues for Retirees: Healthcare
- Managing Globalization
Professional Development Resources
- Plagiarism: Intellectual Property Rights – Protect Yourself Now!
- Alternative High School Teacher Certification
- Career Management and Development Information
- Message Board on Career Development
- Employee Termination Paper
Globalization Issues
- CEPA Task Force on Globalization Issues
Feedback
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Activities & Time Commitments
CEPA conducts and reports the results of periodic fact-finding studies on matters that affect the economic and professional status of chemical professionals and makes recommendations to Council on policy in this area. The committee reviews the programs of the ACS Department of Career Services, and plans and conducts symposia and workshops with Divisions and other committees at national ACS meetings. In addition to attendance at committee meetings, CEPA members may be asked to review, comment, or act on specific materials or information brought to the committee's attention throughout the year.
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