Browse: Home / Membership / Become a Member or Renew / Individual Membership / Associate Membership

Associate Membership


The first 10 years of a career are full of opportunities for grown and professional development along with countless challenges. Making a successful transition from a newly-graduated student starting the first job to a seasoned professional takes a lot of work and help along the way from colleagues, mentors, and ACerS.

 

Are you a recent graduate?

ACerS can help you succeed by offering you a FREE Associate Membership for the first year following graduation. Your second year of membership is only $40. By becoming an ACerS Associate Member, you’ll have access to valuable resources that will benefit you now and throughout your career. Complete the membership application online or download the application and mail or fax it.

 

Follow ACerS Associate Membership on Facebook.


ACerS Members Talk Back…   Join ACerS Today
Ed Herderick

Ed Herderick

“I would encourage any and all ACerS members who are in the first ten years of their careers to get in touch with the society leadership, as there are many opportunities for young members to serve on committees and organize symposia.”
  

Start accessing the countless benefits and savings from The American Ceramic Society.

 


Programs & Services  

ACerS offers a wealth of programs, services and resources that can help young professional members advance in their career and in the field by:

  • Interacting with others from around the world who are also starting their careers and going through similar transitions
  • Improving networking skills and expanding your contact base with materials professionals of all levels of experience
  • Gaining committee and board experience through numerous volunteer opportunities
  • Attending leadership-focused programs and special networking receptions at ACerS meetings, where you’ll meet business leaders and legends in the scientific community
  • Writing articles for ACerS publications
Tools to Advance Your Career  
  • ACerS Career Center, which offers job seekers free and confidential resume posting, easy job application, automated weekly e-mail notification of new job listings, and the ability to save jobs for later review. Post your resume today and review job postings to see some of the best jobs available in the industry.
  • Online Membership Directory: Connect with colleagues from around the world.


[Complete Benefits List]
Young Professionals Network  
Get involved in the ACerS Young Professional Network (YPN). This group of highly motivated volunteers works on issues impacting early-career professionals, such as:

 

  • Developing programs, services, and resources to serve young ceramic and materials professionals.
  • Helping young professionals connect with other ACerS members.
  • Identifying, attracting, and recruiting early-career professionals into ACerS Membership.
  • Transitioning student members after they’ve graduated to Associate Membership




Interested in this one-of-a-kind opportunity? Contact Tricia Freshour for details.