Why You Should Get Involved!

Why You Should Get Involved!

Many students join SCM -focused student organizations on campus but think that professional organizations are reserved for industry executives. Nothing could be further from the truth! There's much to gain from membership and supply chain professional organizations actively encourage students to join. Sure, it looks great on your resume but there are far more valuable reasons for getting actively involved now rather than later:

• Job hunting resources. When it's time to start the job search process, you'll have valuable resources available through the professional organization's website. They provide job listings, resume posting services, salary information, and other career tools.
• Networking, networking, networking! SCM organizations hold dinner meetings, conferences, and other events where you can interact with supply chain thought leaders. The organization's membership directory will also provide contact information for supply chain professionals in your area.
• Information access . Need to learn about supply chain trends and issues for an interview, presentation, or paper? Professional organizations give you first-hand access to great resources on the current state of SCM and help you build useful knowledge.
• Reduced membership fees! SCM professional organization leaders realize that students don't have money to burn. In response, they offer major discounts on membership fees to full-time students. Spend a few bucks to join now instead of hundreds later!

Still not convinced? Click here for a full list of CSCMP student membership benefits.