September 21, 2021
In an industry as ever-evolving as tech, it is important to find groups that offer continuous educational resources, support, and networking opportunities. Professional development groups are a great opportunity that offers these things, both for current and future industry professionals. To celebrate IT Professional Day today, Sep. 21, here are some professional development groups that young IT/tech professionals in Michigan would benefit from joining.
Focused on offering education, training, certifications, philanthropy, and market research, the Computing Technology Industry Association promotes industry growth and supports the development of new student or professional industry members. The Association offers tech and IT pros a realm to share and discuss new and emerging technologies, industry changes due to legislation and policies, developments, and trends.
Focused on software design and development Association of Software Professionals offers a space for industry members to share and learn from other developers. The group provides resources to its members about new programming languages and techniques and provides guidance and support for freelance developers and those looking to start their own businesses.
The Association of Computing Machinery is the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society. The Association delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession and provides the computing field’s premier digital library. To stay on top of industry changes and developments, their members supply the industry with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.
In an industry that is often male-dominated, The Association for Women in Computing is available for women working in technology fields to collaborate with other women in similar shoes. The Association offers members an opportunity to connect and work with like-minded professionals through chapters and their network of independent members. Aside from great networking, the chapters also provide professional insights for members to learn about the industry, business segments, and other personal interests.
The International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology’s goal is to encourage regional and international communication and promote professional and lifelong learning. The Association also encourages scholar researchers to pursue studies and careers in computer science and information technology.
Interested in an area of tech not listed? Start searching keywords you are interested in on Google, LinkedIn, or Twitter and find a group that fits your needs! There are many out there.
Find a list of professional associations for other industries here.
Written by Megan Lasley
