ASTD is...
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) is a professional association for those involved in training and development.

Our Mission...
The mission of the Sacramento Chapter of the ASTD is to provide our members with professional development and network opportunities with a local perspective.

We will accomplish this mission by providing: Professional Development, Community Service, Networking Opportunities, Mutual Support.
The Sacramento Chapter of ASTD provides an environment for the exchange of ideas and information with other professionals in the areas of training and development. This is your opportunity to meet and network with your peers and to develop relationships in a positive, supportive environment.

Sacramento Chapter Constitution and ByLaws

What The Chapter Does For You...
The Sacramento Chapter of ASTD is involved in helping our members in many ways:

Monthly Meetings/Programs: Monthly meetings are typically held the third Tuesday of the month (second Tuesday in November and December). A typical meeting includes networking, activities, and a guest speaker. Meetings last about two hours and are typically Lunch meetings. Programs cover topics of interest to training and development professionals. Our monthly meetings are an excellent networking opportunity to meet others in the training and development community.

Special Events: Each year the Chapter offers the opportunity for members to explore Training and Development topics in more depth by providing half and full day events. These Special Events have included such topics as Learning Styles, ROI, Retaining Employees and E-Learning. We also hosted a 1.5 day conference featuring training legend Bob Pike.

Financial Records Availability: Members can request a copy of the ASTD Sacramento chapter financial report by sending a formal email request to mail@astdsac.org.  This information will be forwarded to members only.

When and where is the next meeting?

The meetings are held at local hotels. Monthly Meetings/Programs are typically held the third Tuesday of the month (second Tuesday in November and December). Meetings last about two hours and are typically luncheon meetings with occasional events evening mixer or social events. Please check the Programs Section of this web site for specific times and locations.

How much is a regular membership?
Individual Membership is $80.00 per year
Student Membership is $30.00 per year (Proof of full-time enrollment required)