12/15/15: Volunteers Needed for WPEO Certification Review Committee

The Certification Review Committees consists of Corporate and WBE volunteers trained in WBENC’s Standards & Procedures. The committee is essential in verifying that qualifications of a certified WBE are maintained.
Benefits of being on the Certification Review Committee:

• Maintain WBENC’s Standards & Procedures
• Gain a deeper knowledge of the Certification process
• Connect and network with other committee members
• Learn about women business owners in diverse industries
• Bond with fellow committee members and WPEO staff

Important facts you should know about the WPEO-NY Certification Review Committee:

• A prospective committee member must complete a two-part training session conducted via conference call and online webinar with WBENC.
• After successful completion of the training Committee Members can attend meetings to review applications or conduct site visits at the applicant’s headquarters.
• Members must recuse themselves if they have knowledge of a given applicant, whether as a supplier, customer, or competitor.
• Committee member names are not disclosed to the public.
• There are three Certification Review Committees:
• Twice a month in New York City and once a month in Newark, NJ
  • Each Certification Review Committee meeting lasts three hours and meets in the morning.
• Committee members are asked to attend one meeting per month

Contact your regional WPEO office if you are interested in becoming a member of the Certification Review Committee:
WPEO-NY: 212.688.4114
WPEO-DC: 202.595.2628