Explore and identify value in professional associations related
to your career field. First, consider the top occupational choice you are interested in and
search for professional associations linked to this industry.
To help you, you may want to explore the following resources:
• What Are Professional Associations?
• Find Professional Associations
Instructions:
After completing your research, answer the following questions:
1. What is your top occupational choice at this time?
2. Explore two (2) professional associations linked to the industry.
3. Give a brief description of the associations and how you think they may be
helpful in your career exploration and development.
• Find out what the fees are for signing up and if they provide any discounts for
students.
• Are there any upcoming conferences being sponsored by the association? If
so, when, where, and how much is registration? Are you considering
attending them?
Honors students are expected to join an association as a student member, allowing
them to conduct more independent research to identify networking opportunities and
make connections in their career field. Honors students will describe how their
membership will enhance their professional skills and brand.
