FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2023
AIIM Joins with More than 500 Organizations to Help Build Tomorrow’s Workforce
Silver Spring, Maryland – The Association for Intelligent Information Management joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC) lead the new group.
The bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications. The bill would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources for families, students and workers—with or without a college degree—who pursue career growth, mid-career changes or pathways that diverge from a typical academic route.
“AIIM is proud to be a part of this important coalition to help make professional development and certification more accessible and affordable for our members and the information management community,” said AIIM President & CEO Tori Miller Liu. “Specifically, this legislation could aid individuals seeking to become a Certified Information Professional.”
“The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act can empower workers of any educational background, skill level or age,” said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. “This pragmatic policy would support all industries and professions that rely on employees with specialized training or credentials. Our community is grateful to the Congressional champions for their commitment to supporting our current and future workforce.”
“Knowledge, skills and abilities are essential to help professionals grow their careers and for industries to grow their impact,” said Institute for Credentialing Excellence Executive Director and co-leader of the PCC Denise Roosendaal, FASAE, CAE. “It is a privilege to support the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which will help strengthen industries, professions and the broader economy.”
The bill is led by Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) in the U.S. Senate.
Training and credentialing organizations help expand industry excellence, establish and strengthen professional pathways, increase workers’ earning power, foster marketplace competition and supply consumers with the best products, services and expertise. A member roster can be found at powerofassociations.org.
About the Association for Intelligent Information Management
AIIM is the world’s leading association dedicated to the information management industry.
Information management practitioners focus on the collection, processing, storage, security,
retention, and accessibility of information in an organization. Information managers are also
responsible for the accuracy and transparency of information. Since 1944, AIIM has been on a
mission to transform the way organizations manage their information, ultimately improving their performance. AIIM fosters a vibrant community of information management leaders. Through independent research, comprehensive training, and professional certification programs, AIIM empowers professionals to enhance their skills and better serve their organizations. AIIM serves as a hub for innovation, connecting intelligent information management solutions providers with practitioners and driving advancements in the field.
Contact
Shelly Strickland
AIIM International
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