Whether you are an electrician, a health care worker, an entrepreneur, or a lawyer; almost every profession has their own trade association. And a common question young professionals ask is, Should I join my industrys trade association? The answer is emphatically yes and here is why.
Your trade association can provide you with many benefits, some more obvious than others, that are beneficial to your profession and your personal career.
Your association will provide you with continuous professional development providing regular programs, often on a monthly basis, that feature key speakers from your profession that will talk about topics related to your profession both directly and indirectly.
Special programs are often offered throughout the year and most trade associations also offer ongoing training opportunities that may be directly related to your profession or related to self improvement, self motivation, or other personal improvement areas.
Membership also provides you with some terrific opportunities to network with others in your field. Youll make some important contacts, and youll get to exchange experiences and ideas with other...