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1.0 Introduction
2.0 Topic List
3.0 Using the Internet
4.0 Research on the Net
4.01 The Labour Market
4.1 The BC Economy
4.2 Occupational LMI
4.21 Use with Caution!
4.22 Today's Skills
4.23 Essential Skills
4.3 Ed. & Train'g LMI
4.4 Sector LMI
4.41 Analyzing sectors
4.42 Canadian Sector Information
4.43 Sectors in British Columbia
4.44 Entertainment and Culture
4.45 Government
4.46 Health Care
4.47 Science & Technology
4.48 Tourism
4.49 Forestry-Wood
4.491 Building Our Tutorial
4.5 Community LMI
4.51 Creative Observation
4.52 Community LMI on the Net
4.6 Professional Associations
5.0 Online Job Search
6.0 Self-Employment
7.0 Special Groups
8.0 Career Self-Management
9.0 Feedback

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4.6 Industry and Professional Associations

Find information about professional associations

Professional associations in the province can be a good source of sector information and can point you to potential employers. They are also an essential professional development and networking tool.

You can use the Internet to find professional associations related to the area of work you're interested in. Check out the "Try this" activity on the right to learn more.

Other online sources of professional association information

Here are some other resources which can help you find professional association websites in BC and across the country.  

Industry Information & Professional Associations
Lots of sites listed according to categories, including Accounting, Advertising, Aerospace, Alternative Medicine, Agriculture, Biotechnology, E-Commerce, Government, Information Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Multimedia/Arts, Special Events, Teaching

National Professional Associations
List of links to hundreds of professional associations in Canada.

Search BC
A search engine of BC business websites, Internet resources and media links. Search under 'Associations' for all categories.

T-Net Directory
The T-Net Supplier Directory is a comprehensive directory of suppliers to the BC technology industry. Click on Industry Associations for a list and contact names.


 
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"As the world's largest network, it only stands to reason that the Internet can provide infinite chances to network. The people you meet through Internet discussion groups or special interest sites can prove to be just as helpful as old friends of the family."
- Margaret Dikel

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Try this!
Search for professional associations on the Internet.
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