You will explore and identify value in professional associations related to your career field. First, consider the top occupational choice you are interested in and search for professional associations linked to this industry. To help you, you may want to explore the following resources:  What Are Professional Associations?  Find Professional Associations Instructions: After completing your research, answer the following questions: 

1. What is your top occupational choice at this time?

 2. Explore two (2) professional associations linked to the industry. 

3. Give a brief description of the associations and how you think they may be helpful in your career exploration and development.  Find out what the fees are for signing up and if they provide any discounts for students.  Are there any upcoming conferences being sponsored by the association? If so, when, where, and how much is registration? Are you considering attending them?