Mission Statement
The vision of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development is to be the premier source of training and development professionals, programs, and publications in the Greater New Orleans Area.
The chapter is a non-profit association committed to promoting and advancing the growth, competence, effectiveness and visibility of the field of Human Resource Development by:
Providing continuous leadership in the training and learning domain.
Promoting understanding of training and providing information for the members and the general public.
Sponsoring and conducting meetings and programs for learning professionals
Brief History
ASTD celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2004. The seeds of the organization were sown in New Orleans, Louisiana during a training committee meeting of the American Petroleum Institute in 1942. The United States was at war, and training was critical to the meeting the needs of increased production and replacing workers gone to war. The following year, a group of "training men" met for the first board meeting of the American Society of Training Directors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was later renamed the American Society for Training and Development, and the headquarters were moved to Washington, D.C.
The national organization now has over 165 national and international chapters with over 70,000 members and associates from over 100 countries. New Orleans received its charter in 1954, becoming the 36th chapter of ASTD. Since that time, the New Orleans Chapter was incorporated in 1993 and has continued to provide benefits to individuals, organizations, and industries in the Gulf South Region.
Chapter Membership
gives you access to the local network of trainers and local resources.
National Membership
connects you to the global network and international research and resources. www.astd.org
Together
, both local and national ASTD memberships create the perfect opportunity to optimize your professional development and master your training competencies.
Member Services
Professional Development workshops
Monthly educational programs
Monthly newsletter: The Grapevine
Networking Opportunities
Membership Directory
Position referral
Chapter resource library
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Corporate Member Partnerships
Corporate Event Sponsorships