I belong to the American Culinary Foundation. The testing and courses help to make a me stronger in my field.
I agree that professional organizations are a plus. It keeps you abreast of the current trends of the industry and profession.
I belong to the local chapter of American Culinary Federation. It is very active. This is a great resource to engage students in many ways. It is a direct contact with current practitioners and their work and interests.
Currently I do belong to a couple of general organizations but really nothing directly in my field. I will have to research this and plan on changing it in the future. The benefits of belonging to the organizations you are affiliated with are lifelong learning opportunities, networking events and staying up to date on new technologies and resources associated with your field.
As a Nurse I belong to many professional organizations. They are related to the different fields that I have worked in and help keep me informed of the latest developments within my field..I can then pass this knowledge on to my students so they have the most current information related to their field of study and interest.
I belong to "The League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA) is a nonprofit corporation with members throughout the world. Our mission is to advance the practice of system administration; to support, recognize, educate, and encourage its practitioners; and to serve the public through education and outreach on system administration issues."
https://lopsa.org/AboutLOPSA
Yes I belong to a few organizations related to my field. The benefits are keeping each other up to date on new techniques and materials as well as events related to the field. We can ask each other questions or discuss options as well as pros and cons based on each other's experience.
Bobbe,
You bring up a fantastic point, the great rate students receive when joining a professional organization! I am happy to hear this is something you are promoting to your students. Do you find many take the initiative to enroll?
Theresa Schmitt
Wendy,
Being active in so many professional organizations is a great way to be among the first of your peers to hear about exciting competitions and courses being offered in your field. Do any of the organizations you belong to have student chapters? I believe student involvement is an important first step when training for a new profession because learners are exposed to various perspectives by professionals such as yourself- not to mention the scholarship opportunities offered by such organizations.
Wishing you continued success in the classroom.
Theresa Schmitt
Yes, I belong to 3 organizations, the American Culinary Federation, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs and Chefs Collaborative. Each of these groups have different things to offer....certification, networking and ways to be actively involved in the issues you care about.
I belong to NCRA an organization that keeps us up-to-date on the latest equipment, vital ibformation pertaining to legislative intents in our field, offers insurance, seminars and trips. Generates a magazine pros and cons in the filed, and wage assessments in the field and what is expected of an individual entering the filed today and the technology that is available to enhance their production of work as they enter their new field after passing the State exam.
The wonderful thing for the student is that they can get this inforation of a discount rate as well while they are learning.
Yes I belong to my professional organization and I receive a monthly journal which contains the lasts new technology, research, and educational units.
Robert,
Thank you for sharing. This is a great way to introduce students to new concepts and reinforce those taught in the classroom- a great networking tool to boot. Does your institution ever host events? This may be a great way to bring employers in and assist with placement- a win, win for everyone!
Wishing you continued success in the classroom.
Theresa Schmitt
In Atlanta, we encourage our sonography students to join the local chapter of Atlanta Ultrasound Society and attend their quarterly meetings. This introduces them to networking opportunites and important lectures to their future profession early on.
Yes and I would say that is is very beneficial in terms of networking ang sharing ideas and exchanging different things you could use in teaching
I have always belonged to professional organizations relative to my field. they are an invaluable resource for keeping abreast of changes in one's field. No individual can keep up with the changing times in any profession or industry. It is imperative that we all work together to foster growth in each of our respective industries. Additional benefits include access to discounts and professional development activities, a must in all fields.
I currently belong to several professional orginizations for both my full time and part time jobs. Benefits are supporting your profession, networking, continuing education opportunities, periodicals, being on top of new developments legistatively and in technology. I have made life long friends in my organizations and wouldn't trade the friends or membership for anything!! Because of my professional orginization, when I moved 1/2 way across the country, I was able to meet new people, get information on new job openings before they were announced and was without a job for less than 2 weeks!!
Yes, I belong to several professional organizations. Some of the benefits include: keeping current on trends and products, continuing education, attending Web casts, receiving peer reviewed journals, and networking.
Yes, I belong to a National, State, and Local Early Childhood Education chapter. All are affiliated and have benefits that apply to ECE professionals; discounted conference fees, free staff development trainings, access to professional journals and subscriptions to the websites, etc. It is very beneficial to belong.
Yes, I have belonged to the Professional Organization for my field since I started in this career as a student in 1982. The benefits have been numerous, including networking with colleagues, keeping up-to-date on clinical trends and clinical research, continuing education and life-long learning opportunities.
