CPI adopts the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Initiative in order to reach and employ veterans and diverse groups of people. … Read More »
Tag: education
Spring Resolutions
Do you get the urge to launch a self-improvement plan in the spring? Its probably because youve spent the winter doing little more than sitting in your sweat pants watching Scandal or football or maybe both. Think of your spring tune up as a warmer version of your New Years resolution assuming you live in… Read More »
Selfish By Nature
Most have heard the old adage, nice guys finish last. Or how about you cant play it safe if you want to get ahead. And somewhere along the line, many of us received the message that we had to be ruthless to climb to the top of an organization. So is it true? Do nice… Read More »
CPI: Working With Defense Clients
In 1982, Steve York started Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) with a focus on providing technical solutions to the defense industry, in particular General Dynamics, one of the largest defense companies in the United States of America. After more than 36 years, CPI is still the number one supplier to GD. Why? Because CPI understands how… Read More »
Welcome Fall! How Will You Turn The Page?
For many, Labor Day weekend signals the unofficial start of fall. But as we all know, the season of summer doesnt end until Wednesday, September 21. But no matter what the calendar says, the feeling of summer seems to end as Labor Day comes to a close. As we face the new work week after… Read More »
Staying Productive At Work Even When You Dont Want To
We all have days when we just can’t get anything done. Weve all been there. You cant seem to concentrate on anything, and you can think of at least a dozen other places that youd rather be. So what to do? Theoretically, youve got 8 to 10 hours ahead of you, as you dread another… Read More »
You Can Learn Just About Anything!
If you tune into social media, especially LinkedIn, you are bound to see an inspirational catch phrase about how important it is to stay positive and never give up. We are all working towards some goal in our life, either personally or professionally. And while its nice to see an inspirational message pop up as… Read More »
Do You Really Need A College Degree?
Long before student’s graduate from high school, they begin the arduous task of determining what they want to do with their lives. And even more difficult, there are people with five or 10 years of work experience, without advanced education, who are now facing down sizing and termination; despite the upswing in the economy. The… Read More »
Knowledge And Networking
Home Have you ever heard the phrase, “its not what you know, its who you know?” The phrase is misleading and it’s not an either or proposition. Its both. The need to obtain credentials and maintain continuous education has never been more important. There are two reasons for this. First, if you want to stay… Read More »
CPI Receives NVBDC Certification! Now What?
CPI recently received a very important certification from the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC); verifying that CPI is a veteran owned business. So what is NVBDC certification and why is it important for CPI to obtain such credentials? The NVBDC was created for the purpose of providing a credible and reliable certifying authority… Read More »