Blog Post: Is Training and Development Your Passion?

ASTD was founded in 1944 and is considered the world's premier professional association and leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues. ASTD provides information, research, analysis and practical information derived from its own research, the knowledge and experience of its members, its conferences, seminars, publications and partnerships.

National ASTD's membership includes more than 70,000 people working in the field of workplace performance in more than 100 countries worldwide. The leaders and members work in more than 15,000 multinational corporations, small and medium businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities.

Fort Lauderdale's chapter is recognized as one of the strongest in the country and has been around since 1978! The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of ASTD is recognized as South Florida's best resource for Training and Development Professionals to obtain best practices in the field of Training, meet other professionals, gain new knowledge and skills, and network for career opportunities.

Each month, we offer valuable programs with top-notch speakers that touch on topics that are critical to our industry. Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month in the evening from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

If you are interested in learning more about the training and workplace learning profession, come hang out with us at the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of ASTD. I promise it will be a worthwhile experience! Visit www.astdftl.org for more information on how to join or attend one of our meetings as a guest.

January is right around the corner. What are you waiting for?

Lisa LeVerrier

President ASTD Fort Lauderdale 2009