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How Associations Can Deliver More Value to Members Through Job Training

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Just imagine how difficult it is for new college graduates (many of whom are millennials and their successors, gen z) who have little to no real-life experience. For millennials and gen z, your current and future audiences, this skills gap is a major problem that your association can solve. Method #1) Develop a Certification Program.

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Why Should You Provide Continuing Education to Your Members?  

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This is especially true for millennials entering the work force, because they tend to be more concerned about their career paths than older generations. Here are some of the main benefits of offering professional education to your members: Increased Member Engagement. Increased Credibility. Increased Membership.

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

If a document like this doesn’t exist, hold some informational interviews with your executive director and the head of the board to figure out what the association's main goals are for the upcoming year. Many associations are looking to technology to help them achieve various goals like millennial recruitment and maximizing staff resources.

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You’re Never Too Young to Conquer New Challenges

Association Adviser

Christina graciously took time to speak with Association Adviser about the excitement of building a career that is larger than working for just one organization, becoming a better association manager, and why everyone should kick the stereotyped “millennial” label to the curb. with offices also in Alexandria, Va. hours away in Madison.

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Will ‘Gen Z’ be a Generation of Joiners?

Associations Now

While most associations are plotting out recruitment strategies for millennials, membership professionals need to be thinking about a younger generation entering the workforce this year. The main takeaway: Members of Gen Z, born during or after 1995, are distinct in a number of ways. But the thing is, Gen Z is already here and growing.

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Association Success: 7 Ways to Thrive Not Just Survive

Association Freak

Users, of whom 67% are Millennials, have saved $170M+ this year. These new insurance companies are targeting Millennials and have taken pains to simplify and streamline the application process so coverage can be purchased in minutes through a mobile device. On-demand discounts. The Exploding Data Economy.

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You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Association Adviser

Aley said innovation and legislation are the two main drivers of the career-content trend. “In ” ASHHRA is expanding its certification programs and leveraging technology to help members “learn, connect and build their own careers,” Rose said. “However, it’s not enough just to be out there on those platforms.