ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK
Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.

In the year 2000, IAAP announced a name change for Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. The names were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.

Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff.

Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. More than 475,000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada. Millions more administrative professionals work in offices all over the world.

APW is always the last full week in April. In 2010, Administrative Professionals Week is April 18-24 with Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 21.
QUICK INFO
Admins are taking on more work, survey says
During the current economic downturn administrative professionals are increasing their workload and expanding their roles when office staff is downsized.

APW 2009 Press Releases
Even during a harsh economy, the outlook for office professionals looks bright.   

APW Theme
The Administrative Professionals Week theme for 2010 is Power of Commitment. Power of Commitment encompasses everything about administrative professionals and their values. As admins show commitment in all their work, they fully contribute to the workplace.

Local Events
There are celebrations and events all over the globe for APW. Find an event in your local area.  

FUTURE DATES
Administrative Professionals Week
2011: April 24-30
2012: April 22-28
2013: April 21-27
2014: April 20-26
2015: April 19-25
2016: April 17-23
2017: April 23-29

Administrative Professionals Day
2011: April 27
2012: April 25
2013: April 24
2014: April 23
2015: April 22
2016: April 20
2017: April 26