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Professional Knowledge and Abilities Nadine Calderon GEN/200 04/272010 Joe Macias Professional Knowledge and Abilities Successful Women in Business around the world are letting people know that it is not “A Man’s World” any longer. The professional association that interested me is American Business Women’s Association. The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is a national organization, founded in 1949, by a Kansas City, Missouri businessman – Mr. Hilary Bufton, Jr. During World War II, women were heavily into the workforce. Wemen gained tremendous business knowledge during this time. Mr. Bufton recognized the positive impact women had on the Economy post World War II and believed all women deserved equal business opportunities. Today, the ABWA National Headquarters continues to operate out of Kansas City and continues its mission through local chapters’ nationwide, changing women’s lives one woman at a time (American Business Women's Association, 1975). More women are in charge of large Cooperation’s or own their own business than ever before. The ABWA Mission, is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and backgrounds to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership; education, networking support, and national recognition ABWA (2010) website. Every woman has a skill, ability or advice that can benefit other woman. Being a part of this organization will help increase my professional knowledge and ability, by networking, education, and Leadership opportunity. I will also be able to network with women all around the world. Learning from others can increase my knowledge in my field and give me the confidence to be an effective businesswoman. I will also be able to share some of my skills and advice in hopes that I can help and guide women who are looking for that support and motivation that is needed to be successful. Continuing Education is very important in the Business World. The AWBA offers professional development by partnering with many Universities, and making scholarships and grants available to their members. Education plays a large role in increasing professional knowledge. ABWA is the first women’s association to offer an online learning portal with interactive management modules that will teach member new skills that can be immediately applied as an ABWA team leader and use the training in the workplace ABWA (2010) website. The ABWA has many opportunities for members to advance into leadership positions, in local chapters as well as running for national office. Many women are recognized locally as well as nationally for their success in their Business by Conferences that are held to help, recognize and support Members of AWBA. With such recognition all the hard work that goes into running, building, and starting a business is worthwhile. Recognition for hard work makes a person want to show others that it all pays off sooner or later. All three of these points can impact my career success in a positive way. Networking can extend a positive growth in my day-to-day life and in my business. Always keeping my eyes and ears open to what others are doing to be successful can help me advance in a company or even start up my own company or business. Anyone who wants to be successful, should want to further his or hers education and learn how to grow professionally and personally. Educating myself by going to school or taking part of all the resources that are available to me can make me climb the ladder of success. Learning from those in Leadership roles, I can implement their teaching to my professional and personal life. One has to be a lifelong learner to stay successful. Becoming a lifelong learner requires me to acquire knowledge and new skills daily. I have to be more aware what is important in furthering me in the career field that I am pursuing. I need to surround myself with smart people whose brains I can pick. Setting goals for my future and making sure I am looking at the big picture. Realizing that learning, life, and everything that I am currently doing are connected. If I start to implement all these things and take advantage of all the knowledgeable women I meet, I know that I will be a success in whatever Business field I decide to pursue. References American Business Women's Association. (1975). Empowering women through education. Retrieved from http://hawaiiabwa.org ABWA. (2010). American Business Women's Association. Retrieved from http://www.abwa.org/ Donaldson, C. (2007). How to become a life long learner. , (), . Retrieved from http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Become-a-Life-Long-Learner/ .