Chief executive’s message to graduands
A sincere welcome to the CIPP Graduation Ceremony 2016 and a heart felt congratulations on your success!
The certificate that you receive today is something to be proud of – make sure you display it somewhere prominent and take the opportunity to explain to colleagues what you went through to gain that achievement. I would like to take a moment to thank all those tutors who helped support you through your course – whether by personal support, presenting tutorials, training advice or by marking your work. I would also like to thank all your families who have helped you through your training and supported you whilst you have studied, they know how much of a commitment that you have made to complete your course. I am sure you will agree their support has been an important factor.
Deciding to follow a professional career is a challenging decision that I know you all appreciate and to elect to pursue a qualification whilst in work is even more challenging. The fact you have all now successfully completed the studies for your chosen qualification and are now about to collect your award, is a tribute to your dedication. You should take great pride in this fantastic achievement. As well as gaining a vast amount of knowledge through your training I hope you have taken the opportunity to build some close friendships through your tutor groups, and now have some new avenues of networking with your fellow students as you jointly shared the experience. Your qualification now gives you the right for full membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, and I hope you elect to remain part of our ever-expanding community. Continuing with your membership will help to maximise your opportunity to meet up with those students at future CIPP events, allow you to maintain your technical skills and to use your designatory CIPP letters after your name. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important for evidencing that you have maintained the technical knowledge required to support your skills and that you are maintaining that high level of expertise you gained throughout your studies.
Today is your day – so please accept our sincere congratulations on your achievements - you have the right to be very proud of your success.
Well done.
Ken Pullar FCIPP Chief executive officer, CIPP
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