Professional Development Fund

  • Eligibility – only Southern Nevada ASSP members with at least one (1) year of membership can apply. Award recipients must agree to be publicly recognized in Chapter communications to remain eligible.
  • Application Judging – the Finance Committee will be tasked to review the applications and grade them using a standard scoring rubric. After Finance Committee review has concluded, award recommendations will be brought to the Chapter Board for approval voting. Any active Southern Nevada Chapter member may join the Finance Committee to assist in judging. Finance Committee members will recuse themselves from judging their own application.
  • Award Amounts – the fund will award amounts requested up to $250, subject to the availability of funds. The committee will have the discretion to grant several smaller awards or a single (or a few) larger awards, based upon the applications received. Awards amounts may be influenced by the type of membership, such as full-paying or student membership.
  • Award Criteria – the intent of the award is to assist Chapter members in covering certain expenses related to relevant professional development within the scope of the ASSP and/or BCSP, such as certification testing fee, study prep materials, webinar or conference attendance, etc. Only funds towards the cost of entry or attending, not the logistics (food, lodging, travel) shall be awarded. Preference may be given to individuals that pay for ASSP membership and/or education out-of-pocket and not through employer sponsorship/expense.
  • Tracking – the Chapter Treasurer will maintain a separate accounting of all fund transactions and the educational fund account. The accounting records will be made available to all Chapter and Board members, upon request. Award recipients will agree to be publicly recognized in Chapter communications for eligibility.

The Professional Development Fund is made possible by the generosity of our
Platinum Sponsor, Indeed Safety.

To apply, please complete the form below. All fields are required.

    Your name

    Your email

    Professional Certifications/Designations

    Type of professional development seeking (workshop, seminar, conference, prep course, study guide, exam fee):

    Name of the event/course you are attending:

    Link to the event/course information:

    Expected completion date of the event/course reflected in this request:

    Total cost of the event/course reflected in this request:

    Itemized costs (estimates):

    Please upload your Resume/CV.

    Please upload your photo.

    Essay Questions

    What drew you to the field of safety, and how has your education and/or career influenced your perspective on the field?

    What professional and career goals do you have for yourself, and how will this educational opportunity for which you are seeking support help you reach those goals?

    What leadership and volunteer positions have you taken within the Southern Nevada Chapter, and what positions do you envision pursuing in the future?

    What is the greatest takeaway from this past year? What will you do with that knowledge to impact people throughout your career?

    What makes you stand out as an applicant?