The Association of Career Professionals International (“ACP International”) is a global organization dedicated to advancing public awareness of the career management profession, as well as in promoting the international profile and credibility of its varied membership. Through ACP International, professional development tools and events, research, networking opportunities, certification, and ethical practice standards continually allow members to enhance their knowledge and skills as career and talent development practitioners. Leveraging the power of technology, ACP International serves its members’ needs through a user friendly, interactive web platform offering the latest features in business development, marketing, education and research.

Membership in ACP International affords career professionals four distinct advantages:

1. Promotion
Grow your business in a progressively competitive and global market. Advertise and market your services; reach and engage thousands of prospective clients (including business, community and affiliated professions) through your customized Profile. Increase revenue by reselling your career services. Access a variety of ‘bundled’ products traditionally unavailable to independent or sole practitioners (including many brand name web applications) at discounted prices.

2. Connections (Local, National, International)
Hook up to a communication pipeline for career discussions with other like-minded professionals. Connect through local, regional, and international events. Make referrals and network with fellow members as a way of developing new business alliances. Uncover key trends, issues, and industry information vital to your business.

3. Continuing Education
Learn, publish, advocate and share ideas as well as develop your expertise. Contribute as a guest presenter or expand your knowledge/competency via our international professional development programming (webinars, forums, conferences, ICC International certification, etc.) as well as our media and communication services (PR, electronic newsletter “Career Voice International”, and more.

4. Recognition
Present yourself to consumers as a Professional who adheres to internationally recognized professional ethics, standards, and codes of conduct. Use the ACP International logo on your website, letterhead and business cards. Receive a membership certificate, recognizing your participation in ACP International.

Membership gives you unprecedented value:

• A professional Profile, plus a ‘mini-website’ hosted on the international platform (market yourself to potential clients “24/7”)
• Preferred pricing on educational/professional development programming (forums, webinars, teleclasses, and conferences) and career development tools (ASP software, on-line assessments, etc.)
• Access to searchable database of professionals, career resources, suppliers, and information/research
• Association with a community of global career services professionals with recognized ethics and standards (ICC); make connections via the chat room, membership directory, and through ‘live’ events in your community
• Receive the quarterly newsletter Career Voice International, featuring news, product and service ideas, and member highlights

Where Your Money Goes
A significant portion of the membership fee is designated for and allocated to:

• Maintaining the membership database, ongoing web development, marketing, and hosting fees
• Sourcing website content and career related material of interest to members
• Implementing SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies and other initiatives to market our members and their professional services to potential clients, increase website visitors, etc.

Members-Only Resources
For a complete listing of the features and benefits of the Resource Centre (“Business Portal”), go to: ( "Member Resources")

The Profession
Mission Statement
Ethics and Standards
Local Chapters
Governance