Title: (Optional) Explain the roles of professional and trade organizations in career development.
Course: Travel and Tourism Marketing, Advanced (16152) > Section: Pursuing a Career in Travel and Tourism Marketing

Explanation should include the concept that professional and trade organizations can assist in career development by serving as a source for

- networking with colleagues
- pursuing educational and research opportunities
- earning certifications
- keeping up with current trends, laws and regulations, and products
- posting job openings and résumés.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the purposes of professional and trade organizations?
- Who are the stakeholders served by professional and trade organizations?
- How can students become actively involved in professional and trade organizations prior to graduation?
- How does active involvement in a professional or trade organization help job seekers and employers in the travel and tourism field?
- What types of learning opportunities are available through professional and trade organizations?
- How do professional development and learning opportunities help employees acquire new skills and keep abreast of industry trends?
- How can membership in professional and trade organizations help people develop a sense of civic responsibility and contribute to their communities?