Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and associations provide a wide range of
resources for planning and navigating a career in software engineering.
These groups can play a key role in your development and
keep you abreast of what is happening in your industry.
Associations
promote the interests of their members and provide a network of contacts
that can help you find jobs and move your career forward. They can offer a
variety of services including job referral services, continuing education
courses, insurance, travel benefits, periodicals, and meeting and
conference opportunities. A broader
list of professional associations is also available by
clicking here.
 Association for Computing Machinery
ACM is the world's
oldest and largest educational and scientific computing society.
Since 1947 ACM has provided a vital forum for the exchange of
information, ideas, and discoveries. Today, ACM serves a membership
of computing professionals and students in more than 100 countries
in all areas of industry, academia, and government.
Association
for Women in Computing
The Association for Women
in Computing is a non-profit professional organization for women and men
who have an interest in information and technology. The Association is
dedicated to the advancement of women in the technology fields.
IEEE Computer Society
The IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading
organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it's
vision is to be the leading provider of technical information,
community services, and personalized services to the world's
computing professionals. The Society is dedicated to advancing the
theory, practice, and application of computer and information
processing technology.
Software
Engineering Association
The Software Engineering Association (SEA) is an informal grouping of
academic and practitioners working in the area of software engineering.
SEA exists to promote and foster software engineering research, practice
and education in the UK and internationally.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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