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Chapter Meeting March 16, 2010


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Chapter Information

Welcome to the Puget Sound Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

Our strategic direction is to be the premier resource for training and development in our area.

We encourage you to visit the site regularly to stay current in your field. Welcome!

The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) is a national organization dedicated to the professional development of those in the training field.

The Chapter was organized in 1953 by a core of professionals in the training and development field to offer support and information on the latest trends in the field. We are celebrating more than 50 years of professional development.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide leadership to individuals, organizations, and society to achieve work-related competence, performance and fulfillment.

We are continuing in our efforts to make the Puget Sound Chapter of ASTD more visible in the community, more connected to businesses, government and non-profit organizations, and finally, more committed to its members.

See our membership page for benefits and to join our chapter.

Membership in the chapter is separate from membership in the National ASTD. For information about the National ASTD, call 1-800-NAT-ASTD.

American Society for Training & Development

The world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals.

ASTD's 70,000 members and associates come from more than 100 countries and thousands of organizations--multinational corporations, medium-sized and small businesses, government, academia, consulting firms, and product and service suppliers.

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