As science, technology and management practices change at an ever-increasing rate, a gap is formed between the foundation provided by an academic education and the technical and management competencies required in today's technical and business environment. The respective Professional Certification Programs were established to bridge this education gap. A person's achievement of Professional Certification, documents his/her expertise and recognizes his/her personal commitment to their professional development. Additionally, SSTC provides a strong collective entity through which individuals are rewarded financially and professionally. Professional Certification helps one to: ¿Gain practical skills for the job, as it focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to perform real-world job responsibilities. ¿Realize maximum benefit from a wide range of expertise areas. ¿Learn all aspects of a specific type of career pursuit while also providing organization with a standard of assured excellence from these professionals. Effectively integrate these career pursuits into one's specific work setting. Salvage To salvage something is to save it...before it's too late.