Student Membership
ATD Chicagoland is proud to support students exploring the talent development profession and building their future in workplace learning, organizational growth, and performance improvement.
What Is the Field of Talent Development?
The field of Talent Development is also referred to as Training and Development, Workplace Learning and Performance Improvement, and Organizational Development.
Professionals in this field help individuals, teams, and organizations grow by strengthening knowledge, building skills, improving performance, and supporting meaningful change.
What Do Talent Development Professionals Do?
Identify Opportunities
Identify and analyze opportunities for individual and organizational improvement.
Design Solutions
Design and develop interventions such as training programs, e-learning, coaching, and job aids to improve performance.
Implement & Adjust
Implement learning and performance solutions while monitoring and adjusting them as needed.
Evaluate Results
Evaluate outcomes to confirm impact and identify additional opportunities for improvement.
How ATDChi Supports Students
A core part of ATDChi’s mission is to bring new energy into the talent development profession and help support the next generation of professionals entering the field.
Student Discounts
Student membership is $45 per year, compared to the regular membership rate of $99 per year.
Students may also register for ATDChi events at discounted rates throughout the year.
Expanding Your Network
Student members can connect with professionals across the ATDChi community and begin building relationships that support learning, insight, and career growth.
Mentoring Opportunities
ATDChi provides opportunities for students to find mentoring support within the organization and learn from experienced professionals in the field.
Member Directory & Job Access
Student members can access the Members Directory to connect with professionals in the Chicagoland area and use the Career Center to explore current job opportunities.
Start Building Your Future in Talent Development
Student membership is a meaningful way to begin connecting with the profession, expand your understanding of the field, and grow your network while you are still shaping your path.
Ready to Join as a Student Member?
To help us process your student membership correctly, please use your student email address when completing your registration.
Complete the membership process below to get started.
