Award & Grant
Click here to apply: 2025 Payroll Education Grant:
- Wisley by ADP - Colleen Flores Education Grant
- NJSPC - P. Sharon Reeves Education Grant
The New Jersey Statewide Payroll Conference Planning Committee established this grant in the name of P. Sharon Reeves, CPP to honor her commitment to educating the payroll professional. Sharon created and proctored online study groups for the many payroll professionals throughout the U.S. She did these study groups for many years. Sharon was also a presenter at many of the New Jersey Statewide Conferences as well as Conference co-chairperson and committee member. Her passing left a hole in the payroll community. She will be sorely missed but her legacy will live on through this annual grant.
Candidate Requirements
-Minimum of two years of work experience in the payroll field.
How to Apply
Prepare a one-page essay, touching (whether achieved or plan to achieve) the topics below.
- Educational advancement
- Professional growth (i.e., certifications, etc.)
- Personal growth (i.e., educational classes, etc.)
- Organizational growth (i.e., staff development, corporate awareness, etc.)
- Participation in National and local APA activities
- Involvement in process improvements within your job, department, or organization (i.e., cost savings, efficiency/productivity increases, etc.)
- If awarded the education grant, describe how it would help you in the advancement of your payroll professional career
- One recommendation