Benefits of Membership: Beyond the obvious networking possibilities, AACE provides its members with many tangible benefits on an annual basis. These benefits make membership in AACE a “must have” for all professionals within the educational sectors who are involved in career planning and placement activities as well as those employers involved in hiring recent graduates.
Professional Development: Workshops are scheduled during the winter. These sessions provide professional in-service training experiences. This one-day workshop includes presentations, group discussions, and idea exchanges that promote self-improvement and learning experiences for both college and employer needs. Winter Workshop – Usually held in January, this one-day workshop offers virtual training and educational meetings for members.
Annual Conference: Held each summer, this conference offers a variety of sessions related to professional development in the area of recruiting and training, as well as the opportunity to hear great speakers and conduct business sessions. In addition, members regularly use relationships built through AACE to develop effective college relations and recruiting programs, to utilize campus facilities for on-campus interviewing, and to participate in Career or Job Fairs and/or classroom presentations.
Coffee Chats: The Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers offers virtual Coffee Chats the first Wednesday of each month to provide a place for open dialogue among employer and college members around current topics in today’s graduate recruiting and career services. Topics have included: Online Career Management System Best Practices, Events held on campus/virtually, Employer recommendations for colleges, Community College Best Practices, and more! These chats are only available to paid members but can also be viewed at a later date if a member is unavailable to attend live.
Membership Fee:
Tier 1- Individual Membership- $50
Tier 2- Group Membership (5- 9 members)- $225
Tier 3- Group Membership (10+ members)- $450
