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CESP Certified: Congratulations!

Congratulations, Newly Certified Professionals!
The following candidates passed the examination and earned their CESP credentials.
September 2023
California: Katherine Sanders and Stephanie Valencia
Hawaii: Robert Efford
Illinois: Gary Ferguson and Julian Ortiz
Iowa: Cassondra Biehm
Maryland: Patricia Moran and Jeffrey Tsuruoka
Missouri: Dana Quillen and Lauren Cooper
Ohio: Aaron Atherton
Oregon: Rachel Davies and Stephani Day
Pennsylvania: Alexandra Clark
Tennessee: Cami Gray
Washington: Alexander Pyre
September 2023 Recertified CESPs
Congratulations on Continuing Your Commitment!
You serve as a source of inspiration!
These individuals have obtained and submitted 36 (or more) continuing education credits for recertification!
Lisa Anderson, Charlotte Andrews, Glen Bishop, Melissa Buschbom, Sara Collins, Charissa Daudt, Megan Durant, Cindy Long, Katherine Mahoney, Brandi Meece, Barb Ordway, Shahara Roe, Angela Sichel and Amanda Wurm
These individuals regained their certification through examination!
John Dennis, Megan Dewing and Diane Johnson
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There Are Currently 2011 CESPs Nationwide.
Come join us!

HOSTED EXAMS:
Hosting an in-person exam at events or for larger groups has never been easier. We encourage agencies with larger staff needing to earn their CESPs to consider hosting an exam on-site.
Please contact Terri at terri@apse.org to arrange for information.
UPCOMING HOSTED EXAMS:
December 8th, 2023 Jewish Vocational Services- Skokie, Illinois
Located in: Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building
Address: 5150 Golf Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
PAST HOSTED EXAMS:
Monday, June 12th, 2023 – Columbus, OH- National APSE Conference
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023- Milwaukee, WI- National Project Search Conference
REGISTER FOR A FREE SESSION- 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3 PM EST
Join ESPCC members in a live informational session followed by a question-and-answer period about the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification! This session aims to provide you with comprehensive information about the CESP certification, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and the exam process. Whether you’re considering becoming a CESP, having your agency employment support staff become CESPs, or are just curious about the program, the team will be here to address all your queries. The Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification is a nationally recognized credential for professionals working in the employment support and job coaching field. It signifies that an individual possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise to assist individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment in finding and maintaining meaningful work. The CESP certification is essential as it validates the competence of employment support professionals, increases job opportunities, and demonstrates commitment to ethical and quality service delivery.
Learn More about the CESP Credential