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Why Join NSPE??? The answer to that question depends on your needs. As the only engineering society that represents individual engineers across all disciplines, NSPE offers a full menu of services and products. What do you need to give you the EDGE? Find it with NSPE. Networking No matter what your specialty or in what area you work, networking is one of the most valuable NSPE benefits. With NSPE, you can choose to network in the ways that suit you best. Attend our annual convention, go to local chapter or state meetings, or use our online forums to talk with colleagues from your office or home.Career Advancement Whether you're looking for your first job or seeking a new opportunity, membership in NSPE can give you a career edge. In the Employment section of our Web site, you'll find job boards, a resume posting service, and Salary Survey information. Members receive the added benefit of having links to their resumes sent to potential employers.NSPE also offers an online mentoring program for students and professionals new to the field where you can get advice, find out about internships and new jobs, and ask questions of experienced licensed engineers. Experienced engineers can seek advice on career changes and discuss new opportunities with peers from around the country in our online career transitioning forum.Education As our professions become more specialized, continuing education becomes not only important but critical to career success. NSPE members can choose the offerings that fit their needs and their schedules:Professional Growth NSPE members benefit from a number of ways to set themselves apart in a tight job market and ever-more competitive field. Our interest groups allow you to learn more about your industry and network with others working in the same field. Take on leadership positions by working with your local and state chapters, or volunteer with MATHCOUNTS, the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), or National Engineers Week.Advocacy and Public Relations Through NSPE, you are represented on Capitol Hill, in local legislatures, and to the public. NSPE speaks for the engineering profession and we give our members the tools and information they need to communicate with legislators and government officials. Through campaigns like National Engineers Week, Put the Brakes on Fatalities, and our public relations outreach, NSPE tells the public how engineers add to their lives by making them safer, easier, and more fun.Information With your NSPE membership, you know the latest developments and news in engineering. Our e-newsletters NSPE Update and U.S. Engineering Press Review get members the news they need right now. Talk with engineers from around the country in our online forums. Stay on top of trends and innovations with publications like PE magazine available online and in print.Products and Services Your NSPE membership allows you to save money on a range of products and services. Our catalog offers publications, toolboxes, and videos. Members can also purchase contracts and contract sets at discounted prices. With an NSPE membership, you can also take discounts on business, financial and other services. |