How an SME membership provides value in continuing education, networking opportunities and increased competitiveness in the marketplace...
SME's myriad of professional development opportunities can provide
you with the leg up you need to advance your career and drive your
operations to new levels of productivity and competitiveness.
- SME's extensive training program
gives you the flexibility to gain the training you need as quickly and
conveniently as you want. Our trainers are industry experts. Custom
training is available at your request. We offer onsite, hybrid, and
public training delivery options.
- Earn a certification
through our rigorous, industry-recognized program and set yourself
apart from the competition. You'll become even more valuable to your
company and well-prepared to lead manufacturing forward. Employers and
educators can utilize the results of certification exams as a powerful
outcome assessment or development tool. SME members receive generous
discounts on preparatory materials and exams.
- You can utilize SME's Jobs Connection
to find the right job. SME members can post their jobs for free as a
benefit of their membership; non-members pay a fee. If you're an
employer, you can use this resource to find candidates who have been
pre-qualified -- through their involvement with SME -- to have the
skills and experience to hit the ground running.
- If you're a "virtual" learner, SME offers online courses including a "shop floor" series of 185 courses and a specialized Six Sigma training program.
- SME's other resources
include an online library with study, industry and career resources,
and a "live" librarian who will help you get answers to your tough
manufacturing and engineering questions.
Find attached to this section - Membership applications that can be faxed or emailed to SME.
(1) SRA.pdf = Standard member application (2) Student_App.pdf = an application for students
For unemployed applicants. Special arrangements have been made for discounted membership. Contact us by email at SME248@gmail.com for further information
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010 Reprinted by permission -- dave davidson [ed.] Definition from Wikipedia:
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) is a non-profit organization seeking to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that profession, and the public interest. Reasons to join one: - Meet great like-minded people!
- Opportunity to showcase your experience through peer to peer discussions or public speaking.
- Bullet item on your resume
- See what opportunities and challenges are in the industry[ies]
- Access to experts in the field – speakers, other members, sponsors
- SWAG – discounts or free books, magazines, access to webinars, e-learning, certification exam vouchers
- References other than your sister’s husband
- Free or almost free training - most of the organizations have meetings focused on educational content
- Meet your competition
- Exclusive or early notification of job opportunities
As the President of a professional organization, fwPASS, I often hear about job opportunities directly from industry leaders and recruiters looking for their next technical Rock-star or leader. Note: this is not an invitation for head-hunters to spam me. They know that most of the people that regularly attend or participate in our meetings are passionate about their craft and are interested in staying at the front of the pack. In this economy, most organizations can afford to hold out for the best. Position yourself to be one of them! Organizations that I am involved in or have had associations with: A more complete list of Professional Associations Find a local chapter and get involved. If you don’t have any chapters in your area, there is a growing trend toward virtual chapters that utilize technologies like Microsoft Live Meeting and GoToMeeting.
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