Hi Jacqueline, We think the concept of encouraging students to join a professional organization is great. In fact, we encourage schools to include the student membership in tuition. This insures the student joins. Then integrate membership activities into the curriculum. Discuss the activities or newsletters and issues in class. Make belonging a part of the school experience. We also agree that career services activities should be interspersed throughout the program and we think they should be required. You are right - the goal is to give students skills and confidence. Both take time. Thanks, Susan