The Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association has launched an online learning portal for its members which is the first of its kind in the nation. Each year, pawnbrokers in the state of Mississippi must complete six hours of Continuing Education to maintain their license.
“In the past, members obtained the required training either by attending conventions and tradeshows or through training that MPA provided,” explained the organization’s current President, Nick Fulton. Fulton is the Managing Partner of USA Pawn, with six locations in Central Mississippi. “Now, our members can access the information they need most where and when they want.”
Initial courses cover the Mississippi Pawn Law, Precious Metals Refining, Anti-Money Laundering Basics, ATF Training, Diamonds and Gemstones, Luxury Handbag Authentication, and Crisis Communications. More courses will be added all the time, Fulton explained, and can cover the most pertinent topics to operating a successful pawnshop that complies laws and regulations that govern the industry.
Initial courses cover the Mississippi Pawn Law, Precious Metals Refining, Anti-Money Laundering Basics, ATF Training, Diamonds and Gemstones, Luxury Handbag Authentication, and Crisis Communications.
“Mississippi is the first state in the Nation to offer this level of quality, consistency, and convenience to its Association members and we’re proud to lead the way,” Fulton said. More information is available at www.mspawnbrokers.org.
