FTZ Association Announces Availability of New Zone Specialist Certification
The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) announces that the Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) Certification Program has recently been launched for professionals in the FTZ field.
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NAFTZ states that the AZS designation will demonstrate knowledge to employers, potential zone users, and others for FTZ professionals.
Minimum Employment, Seminar/Conference Experience, Etc. Requirements
In order to qualify as an AZS, an application must be submitted to the NAFTZ Certification Committee, along with a nonrefundable registration fee ($300 for NAFTZ members, $600 for nonmembers), and supporting documentation as proof of the following:
- Employment for five or more years in the FTZ field.
- Attendance at a minimum of five NAFTZ seminars, conferences, or webinars in the past five years.
- One of the following:
- Speaking/moderating a minimum of five times at an NAFTZ educational conference or seminar;
- Active involvement in the Operator/User, Grantee, or Petroleum NAFTZ committee during the past two years; or
- Publication of at least three articles concerning FTZ operations within the past five years in a regional or national trade publication.
Recertification Required Every 3 Years
In order to qualify for AZS recertification, every three years, an AZS specialist must (1) pay a nonrefundable recertification fee ($150 for members, $300 for nonmembers), and (2) must have attended at least three NAFTZ meetings/events every three years.