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One of the most common questions I receive is what does CPCE stand for?

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) encourages the professional development of caterers through voluntary participation in its certification program.

Achievement of the Certified Professional Catering Executive (CPCE) designation demonstrates expertise in catering earned by taking a comprehensive examination that covers all aspects of professional catering.

The comprehensive, three-section exam which covers all aspects of catering (including on-premise or off-premise) was developed in collaboration with the Educational Institute, a nonprofit foundation of the American Hotel and Motel Association.

Goals of the examination program:

ﾕ Establish a nationally recognized standard of competence in catering.
ﾕ Promote professional commitment to excellence in catering.
ﾕ Endorse active participation in educational offerings that support the continued competency of Certified Professional Catering Executives.
ﾕ Aid employers in identifying qualified catering personnel.
ﾕ Enhance the professional image of the catering executive
ﾕ Provide a sense of personal achievement for the advancement of one's career.

Benefits of accreditation
ﾕ Recognition of professional ability by fellow catering executives, employers and the public.
ﾕ Potential for increased career opportunities in the catering industry.
ﾕ Greater expertise in the catering profession.
ﾕ Prestige of being one of the select group who earned the right to use the CPCE designation

Achieving the CPCE certification was a personal goal which was achieved in 2002. I am honored to be the only person in the State of Hawaii that has this certification, which can be verified on the NACE national website link below
http://www.nace.net/html/cpce/hawaii.html

I am also honored to be the Honolulu NACE Chapter President and understand that continued education is important to keep abreast of the latest catering trends and being able to better service my valued clients.

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