Bluefield) — Dr. Sapphire Cureg, Director of Multicultural Affairs at Bluefield State College, recently completed the acclaimed 52-hour classroom training program leading to the Certified Affirmative Action Professional (CAAP)  Level I certification. Granted by the American Association for Affirmative Action Professional Development and Training Institute in Washington DC, the certification demonstrates commitment and competence in the equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and diversity profession.

“This intense training sharpened my knowledge and skills on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and  Office of Federal Contract Compliance  Programs (OFCCP) compliance, identification of adverse impact on selection, promotion and tenure, complaint processing/counseling/resolution, affirmative action plan development and recordkeeping regulations,” noted Dr. Cureg.  “I am amazed at the vast and changing dynamics with respect to the field of equal employment opportunity.”