Chapter President Interview - 2010

Lately, the news about the economy has been a mixed bag of positive signs, troubling trends and big question marks. But we know that the recession has challenged the resiliency of all learning and development professionals—from corporate training executives and independent consultants to job seekers and a host of others. To succeed today, we need an edge.

Enter NNJ-ASTD, “the voice of workplace learning in North Jersey”—and your edge to take your success to the next level. We've designated 2010 as “the year of the member," and are offering a myriad of valuable programs for professionals in all areas of the training field and at all levels of expertise. Choose what’s best for you:

• Chapter meetings (monthly): evenings filled with networking and presenters addressing the latest training trends and competencies.

• Professional development workshops (quarterly): half-day sessions where top facilitators lead participants through interactive instruction in areas such as learning and leadership, measurement/evaluation of training, e-learning and other relevant training and development topics.

• Executive breakfasts (twice yearly): high-level sessions where proven industry leaders address critical business trends.

• Special interest groups (periodically): where professionals gather to share insights about careers, higher education and green initiatives.

Jack E. Appleman, CBC
President