Are you currently going to school full-time? About to embark on a career in the workplace learning field? A student membership is just want you need to kick your career into high gear!

Not only do you get all the benefits of a regular ASTD - Cascadia Chapter membership at a fraction of the cost, you also can help build student club activities at your college or university. Student clubs are a great way to learn about interesting topics, network with colleagues and professionals in the field and uncover opportunities within our profession.

As a student member, you can:

• Meet other students and learn about the industry
• Network and learn from experts in the field
• Learn from the very best and network with professionals at our chapter’s events
• Participate in Special Interests Groups and Geographical Interest Groups
• Learn about jobs on our job listing service
• Learn about related careers by attending events at our partner organizations
• Access our member directory
• Have contract opportunities emailed directly to you
• Get involved by volunteering
• And more!

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the student member rate, the individual must be enrolled as a full-time student, as defined by their university or college, in their most recently completed term. It must be in a field related to workplace learning and documentation (such as enrollment certification) from the institution must be provided before membership is finalized. Some exceptions have been made and are listed below.

Student Rates

The new student member fee will be pro-rated depending upon the quarter in which you join. 

• If you join in Oct - Dec, you pay $45.
• If you join in Jan - Mar, you pay $33.75.
• If you join in Apr - Jun, you pay $22.50.
• If you join in Jul - Sep, you pay $11.25.

Your fee carries you through the end of October.  Fees are pro-rated depending upon the time of year that you join. All members renew in October. The renewal fee for students will be determined each fall.

Each individual receives a unique membership number. These numbers are not transferable to others. Student members also receive a special code for $10 off any and all chapter programs.

National Membership

Membership in the national organization of ASTD is separate from Chapter membership.

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