December 12, 2012 - The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International Authorized Provider accreditation. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). MESA’s accreditation period extends for five years, and may include all programs offered or created during that time. “MESA is working to establish a global baseline of competency for leveraging modern information technologies in the production operations of companies of all sizes and in all industries globally,” stated Michael Yost, President of MESA International.
Yost added, “We educate manufacturers, producers and solution provider professionals on the business awareness and the methodologies needed to successfully realize the financial and operational gains these solutions offer. Our new partnership with IACET signifies our commitment to lifelong learning and high standards for all of our programs. MESA is honored to join such a prestigious organization as well as an elite group of organizations that offer excellent continuing education and training programs.” “We are pleased to welcome MESA as our newest Authorized Provider organization,” stated Michael Todd Shinholster, President of IACET and Founder and Principal Consultant of Culture Bridge and a Lecturer of International Business at Kennesaw State University in Woodstock, GA.
Shinholster added, “MESA joins nearly 650 organizations around the globe that have had their programs vetted by third-party experts in continuing education to ensure the highest possible standards are met.” MESA’s next round of Global Education Program (GEP) classes start in January 2013 and can be found at various locations around the world. A description of classes, as well as dates and locations can be found at http://www.mesa.org/educationprogram .
MESA International: Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association is a global community of manufacturers, producers, industry leaders, and solution providers who are focused on driving business results from manufacturing information. With over two decades of knowledge, members benefit from knowing what MESA knows. About IACET: The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is a non-profit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. IACET is the only standard-setting organization approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for continuing education and training. The ANSI/IACET Standard is the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide.
