Patricia Brunner

WETM-IAC 2015: AuPairMom will join us in Lisbon

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We are pleased to introduce Celia Harquail as a WETM-IAC 2015 speaker. Although Celia is a Management Professor with a PhD in Leadership and Organisations, she’s better known to the au pair community as blogger AuPairMom.com. Celia will be sharing her unique insight into the world of au pairing during two sessions at WETM-IAC 2015: AuPairMom: Changing the world, one host family at a time During this must-attend seminar session, Celia will share her insights about the concerns and hopes of au pairs and host parents, drawn not only from the blog but also from her own experience as a …

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Au Pair Agencies Council of Ireland (APAC Ireland)

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The Au Pair Agencies Council of Ireland (APAC Ireland) is the IAPA recognised National Association for Ireland and exists to give a definition and provide an understanding of the au pair programme in Ireland in order to protect both host families and au pairs. APAC Ireland’s objectives are: To promote the au pair programme To establish standards and best practice for the industry in Ireland congruent with international best practice To educate, inform and mediate with relevant stakeholders where required. APAC Ireland currently has eight members. website: www.apacireland.com | e-mail: apaci@eircom.net

Welcome APEX PROaupair as IAPA member

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We are happy to introduce APEX PROaupair (USA) as our newest IAPA member. APEX PROaupair joined IAPA as a Full Non-Voting member. PROaupair specialises in the recruitment and placement of experienced and degreed childcare professionals, and is committed to providing the highest quality service, the most skilled and committed caregivers and creating a world perspective through cultural exchange. PROaupair is designated by the U.S. Department of State as an au pair programme sponsor and works closely with them to ensure that their programme is fully compliant with the regulations, and that they are supporting them in a way that encourages and fosters programme success.

Welcome to ABC Languages as the first new IAPA member in 2015

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We are happy to welcome ABC Languages from Ireland as the first new IAPA Affiliate member for 2015! ABC Languages is based in Limerick and only organises au pair placement in and near Limerick. the agency has existed since 2003.The main objective of ABC Languages is to offer good quality service, to educate the families and candidates and to insure that the au pair experience is positive for both parties.

Member highlight: Au Pair Shanghai

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China is a country with a rich culture, dramatic history and is fast becoming a top destination choice. Until the 1980s, China was virtually closed for the outside world, but now it is one of the world leaders in economy and business, putting itself to spotlight by hosting world-known events such as the Olympic Games and 2010 World Expo. After joining the World Trade Organization, China has witnessed rapid economic growth; whereby mastering a foreign language became essential, which formed the basis for the establishment of Au Pair Shanghai. Au Pair Shanghai is a part of outuo (OT) International, and …

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Welcome to UNO-800 as our newest member

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We are happy to welcome UNO-800 as our latest IAPA Full Voting member. UNO-800 is an agency with high recognition throughout the Colombian territory. With over 20 years of experience in the field of educational exchanges and a growing number of offices in major cities of the country, UNO-800 is the first agency in terms of quality and quantity of sending au pairs to the United States.

IAPA Au Pair of the Year 2015 open for entries!

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As the only global organisation designated to support businesses and people involved in the au pair industry, we proudly present our annual IAPA Au Pair of the Year Award. Our Award provides au pairs the recognition and credit they deserve and at the same time enhances the public’s awareness of this cultural exchange programme and the mutual benefit au pairs and families get from it. Additionally the Au Pair of the Year Award is a great opportunity to showcase your organisation and promote the quality of your au pair programme all over the world. We call on our members to request their …

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Report on the BAPAA 2014 AGM

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   BAPAA have held their 11th Annual General Meeting on 13 November at the International Students House, London. The vast majority of members, 27 of our 30 member agencies, were in attendance. A number of important topics were discussed at great length and how BAPAA will deal with them. The au pair industry in the UK has been in the spotlight over the last month from a recent research study into au pairing that was funded by the Economic & Social Research Council. Another important topic is that the UK government have made changes again to the guidelines on holiday entitlement for …

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Welcome to Find an au pair as our newest member!

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Find an au pair is based in Surrey, London, UK and was established in 2010. Find an au pair offers families in the UK and Ireland affordable and flexible childcare solutions through the cultural exchange au pair programme. Find an au pair has joined IAPA as an Affiliate member. For more information, vist the fina an au pair website: http://www.findanaupair.co.uk

Member highlight: Key Education

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Key Education joined IAPA in 2010. They have been running an outbound au pair programme since 2006 under their programmes ‘Thai EU Aupair‘ and ‘Aupair USA‘. “In the past nine years we have sent over 100 qualified au pairs to America and Europe. We have enjoyed successful collaboration with organisations all around the world.” “All of our au pairs are fully screened, they have previous childcare experience, and they can communicate in English. We also make sure that we help them to prepare for a new and different culture to make sure that they can adjust themselves to their new …

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