Professional organizations regularly make published materials available to members and often encourage them to share with students. I have also found that most professional organizations have social media or web-based content that can be shared with students.
I do belong to my professional organization and the resourses that are available to me are fantastic. We have now found that their are student rates available for this organization and now have the students also belong to the organization which also allows them to have this as a resourse
I am presently not affiliated with any professional organizations as being a member is very expensive and I ma not sure if I will get reimbursed. So I need to ask my college if they can pay for my professional organization membership.
Professional organizations are very important to getting a foot in the door of a preferred organization you would like to work for. I encourage students to join professional organizations early in their academic programs because thy create great networking opportunities.
I agree. I, too, am nationally board certified and would love to attend the wonderful workshops offered at their annual meetings. However, they are cost prohibitive when considering not only the fees to attend, but also the cost of transportation and lodging. They ARE tax-deductible, which I suppose helps a bit, but not much when I have to front the full funds.
Yes! I belong to two. I enjoy 1) the updates on what is happening (legislatively) in our professional organization; 2) updates/theories on pedagogy in the classroom, especially as it relates to varying student populations; 3) innovative lesson plans which are included with each journal; and 4) opportunities to collaborate with my peers.
I belong to several groups in my field on LinkedIn. I review the articles that my colleagues post which allows me to stay abreast of the latest trends.
I am an IGDA member, which has provided excellent networking and education opportunities. I encourage my students to enroll in organizations to gain access to these advantages as well.
Yes I do. It keeps me up to date of all the new teaching strategies for math and what new materials are available for use in the classroom. It gives you ways to teach students with real word and relevancy in
I do belong to an organization related to my field. The organization provides you with new and updated research in the field. I also work in the field that I teach, and am continuously using the knowledge I gain there to implement in the classroom. Keeping updated on new techniques and information is essential in teaching in a tech program like the one I teach.
I am a member of several organizations. Thankfully my school pays for one of the memberships. It helps keep me up to date with what is happening in the industry also exposes me to how the field is going to change in the future and what we as instructors need to adjust to keep up.
I do belong to professional organizations and I feel like they are a good networking opportunity.
Being affiliated with professional organizations is a great benefit of working in the culinary field. Whether it is the ACF, the Bread Bakers Guild, or just keeping up with organizations such as the National Restaurant Association maintaining ties to professional organizations are a great way to stay up to date on current trends, events, and social issues that could benefit my teaching or my personal career. The benefits as an instructor are that I can network with other professionals and use these connections to provide opportunities for my students as well.
I currently belong to 2 organizations and am very active in 1 of them, we are able to network with other chefs and our students have had a great oppurtunity to network and meet other chefs and students by way of Culinary competitions. I have been a member since 1990, and the benefits from this association have been great.
I belong to the American Culinary Federation and have been a member for the past 27 years. As a culinary instructor I stress the importance of kitchen skills in the workplace and how all of their skills are needed in the kitchen. The main benefit of this organization is networking with each other and gain inside knowledge on the newest trends from your fellow colleagues in the industry.
Khalid,
You bring up an excellent point, LinkedIn is a fantastic way to stay abreast of industry trends without the added expense of fees. I find that I have an opportunity to network via LinkedIn with presenters before I attend a seminar, establishing a personal connection before the day of the event.
Best,
Theresa Schmitt
I am a member of a few groups in LinkedIn that are related to my field. I get information on developments in these fields regularly, and there is no membership or annual fee. I can also read the posts at my convenience.
I do belong to many professional organizations. It helps me keep a pulse on my industry and often they share valuable information that I can share with my students.
I currently belong to the American Dental Hygiene Association. By being a member and activily supporting them, I help to protect my profession.
I do belong to the American Medical Technologists and it is a great way to stay up on current trends in my field. I also highly encourage my students to pursue certifications that will include them in professional organizations, as it will help to take their careers further. I use this also as part of my professional development for my job as I am required to show continued education to keep my certification.
