Who is CCASTD?

PURPOSE / MISSION 2007

CCASTD is a professional development network where members enrich their knowledge and grow their own talents as workplace learning and performance professionals by building strong learning partnerships with colleagues through a high tech and high touch experience.

 

VISION 2007

CCASTD is the cutting edge association driving Workplace Learning and Performance in the Chicagoland area.

Chicagoland Chapter ASTD
Chicago’s Premier Training Resource

Challenged by changing roles and changing demands, CCASTD members are working to identify new strategies for organizational learning and competitiveness. We find the information, advice, assistance and support we need to meet our challenges, strengthen our organizations, and develop ourselves, in the Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.

One of 140+ chapters of ASTD, and one of the largest chapters nationwide, the Chicagoland Chapter was founded in 1943. Today, CCASTD is an organization of 1,200+ workplace learning & performance professionals working and serving in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

Our vision is be the cutting edge and 'go to' association for driving the workplace learning & performance industry in the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide workplace learning & performance professionals with a professional network association that allows them to connect, empower, and engage by providing:

  • Programs that address novice to mastery levels of expertise
  • Communication on all types of workplace learning & performance strategies and technologies
  • Career transition services for members and the community
  • Professional workplace learning & performance resources for members and their organizations
  • Online peer interactivity and organically generated peer networks
  • Skill building through leadership and community service opportunities

Join Us

Membership in CCASTD is $99/year (full time students - $45/year) and entitles you to all these benefits, including a subscription to our award-winning magazine, Training Today. To join, complete our online application.


Why Should You Join CCASTD?

• Frequent networking with over 1,200 workplace learning & performance professionals
• Access to a job bank that lists genuine, targeted, top-notch workplace learning & performance positions
• CCASTD mentoring program with mentors from a variety of disciplines, including human performance improvement, coaching, organizational development, training design & delivery, succession planning, and others
• Ongoing professional development through programs, special interest forums and PDNs
• Monthly and quarterly trade publications focused on current topics and trends in workplace learning & performance
• >Unique oppportunities to volunteer and get involved in special projects that give back to the community
• Our members have fun learning and growing together!


Contact Us


Chicagoland Chapter, ASTD
1100 E. Woodfield Rd.
Suite 520
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 264-5902
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: admin@ccastd.org