| 20 January 2010
What is in it for you as a student?
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Communication World magazine
Every student member will receive IABC’s bi-monthly magazine, Communication World. A must for every communication student, CW tackles the foremost issues of the day facing communication professionals, while providing solid, practical information to build professional skills and knowledge
CW Bulletin
A monthly IABC e-newsletter, delves deeply into major topical concerns in the industry, addressing professional skills, industry news, and career development insights.
Access to the IABC Member Centre
Access to Member Center on iabc.com including the communication-specific Job Centre which also includes internship postings, CW Online, the member database (great for networking), and MemberSpeak, where you can interact with other IABC members. Also go online to update your membership information – it’s easy!
IABC Online Content library
IABC Online Content Library puts a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including Communication World and CW Bulletin archives, IABC conference presentations and handouts, Gold Quill Award winning communication plans, and useful web links. Make this your first stop when doing research for academic papers and course work.
GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
MemberSpeak
IABC’s online place to network with fellow members. It contains a posting area and live chat rooms, where you can trade ideas, solicit advice and input, debate strategies, and share information with other IABC members.
Opportunities to explore career options in business communication with the guidanceof seasoned, professional IABC members.
Opportunities to contact other communication students at universities.
Internship and job opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MyComm
MyComm is IABC’s online planning tool, which takes users through the communication planning process and along the way offers guidance on each step from renowned communication consultant/author Roger D'Aprix, ABC.
Generous member pricing on IABC publications and textbooks.
Significantly discounted student rate to attend IABC's annual international conference.
Member rates at local chapter and regional events where you can meet with professional members in your community.
Volunteer and skill building opportunities in meeting planning, public speaking and leadership -- by belonging to or establishing a student chapter at your college or university.
STUDENT TRANSITION MEMBERSHIP RATE
Upon graduation, IABC student members qualify for one-half off the international membership dues and exemption from application fee if they join IABC as a practitioner member within one year of their graduation date.
Chapter and regional dues still apply.
AFFINITY PROGRAMS
Affinity Programs
Discounts on Avis Car Rental, Choice Hotels International, Airborne Express, Kinko’s- Access to Health Insurance