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Student Membership Benefits
Empower yourself with knowledge you can use to work toward your production and inventory management career goals. Read the student category of membership information for an overview of how student membership works. Join as a student member now.
Benefits of student membership include:
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Affiliated Student Chapters
APICS has more than 170 affiliated student chapters on college campuses throughout North America. A student chapter's affiliation with a parent chapter provides students with access to educational programs, networking opportunities, certification exams, and other resources that will help build a stronger career. Scholarships are awarded by APICS parent chapters based on participation in APICS activities as well as academic achievement. For the APICS parent chapter nearest you, visit the APICS Chapter Locator.
Scholars Education Program
The APICS Scholars Education Program selects students to attend the APICS International Conference and Exposition to serve as educational session aides with expenses fully or partially paid by APICS. Students have the opportunity to attend presentations and meet with featured and educational session speakers, network with conference attendees, and visit the APICS exposition.
Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation
The APICS Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation offers many opportunities for students to expand their résumés. Students are eligible for
Members-Only Content
Student members gain access to the Members-Only Web site. They can use the site to
- research pressing issues using the searchable Publications Database
- stay abreast of industry terms and definitions using the online APICS Dictionary (members can request a single, free printed copy of the APICS Dictionary by requesting one through APICS Customer Support)
- obtain white papers and other valuable industry information
- access Free APICS Webinars On-Demand on operations management topics.
APICS Career Center
Student members have full access to the APICS Career Center. They can use the site to get a jump start on their career by applying for jobs online and posting their résumés online for review by potential employers. Student members can also subscribe to the job alerts service which provides e-mail alerts when new listings are posted that meet specific criteria.
Conference
Students pay just $99 to attend the APICS International Conference and Exposition. This premier event is attended by more than 5,000 professionals who come together to explore the latest industry trends and techniques. Student members also receive a free copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM upon request through APICS Customer Support.
Certification Programs
Not only can students pursue an APICS certification program to expand their skill set and become more marketable, they receive college credit for doing so. APICS members pursuing certification enjoy savings averaging 25 percent on certification preparation classes, review materials, and testing fees. Members can more effectively work through the certification process by taking chapter review courses and participating in study groups and on electronic discussion lists. Interesting Fact: According to a recent APICS salary survey, respondents with a CPIM credential earned up to 29 percent more than non-certified professionals.
APICS Magazine
Students stay current on industry trends and developments through the free monthly, award-winning magazine APICS. It features case studies, best practices, and solutions for professionals involved in enterprise management, supply chain management, logistics/warehouse management, and production/inventory management.
APICS Learning Communities
APICS Learning Communities are forums where members can gather regularly to share ideas, develop best practices, and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations management. APICS Learning Communities provide a communications tool to enhance knowledge sharing among APICS members to strengthen individuals in their work and the association as a whole. Join a community now.
APICS Bookstore
Members save 25 percent on more than 800 publications, certification materials, multimedia, courseware, and training aids available through the APICS Bookstore.
Unique Services and Discounts
Only members have access to unique education financing, credit card, car rental, and express shipping services available through organizations which partner with APICS.
Production and Inventory Management Journal
The Production and Inventory Management Journal (P&IMJ) publishes original research that has a significant effect on operations management. Read more.
Ask APICS
Ask APICS is a hotline service that provides personalized, real-time solutions to business challenges in areas from software selection to production activity control. It's like having a free research staff at your disposal. Contact the Ask APICS staff with your query.