American Society for Training and Development

The American Society for Training and Development promotes the development of new learning resources for education and workplace professionals. The society has more than 70,000 members in the field of workplace learning and performance.

1640 King Street, Box 1443
Alexandria, VA, 22313-2043
Phone: 703-683-8100
Fax: 703-683-8103
Internet: http://www.astd.org/

Association for International Practical Training

The AIPT works with businesses in the U.S. to provide training for people through work experience. This nonprofit organization sets up internships and short-term work experience programs for non-U.S. citizens. Businesses benefit by having motivated people from a variety of nations join them for up to 18 months. There are also programs for American students seeking career development in other countries.

250-10400 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044-3510
Phone: 410-997-2200
Fax: 410-992-3924
E-mail: aipt@aipt.org
Internet: http://www.aipt.org/

Campus Compact

This organization works in and with post-secondary schools with a mandate to actively involve students in community service and participation. This initiative not only serves to benefit the public, but also enhances the higher education experience of students.

Box 1975
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912-1975
Phone: 401-863-1119
Fax: 401-863-3779
E-mail: campus@compact.org
Internet: http://www.compact.org/

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

This Canadian organization is dedicated to helping companies achieve good health and safety standards in the workplace. Their website includes guidelines and checklists for emergency preparedness, accident investigation and much more.

Internet: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/

Canadian Youth Business Foundation

The CYBF aims to address youth unemployment and under-employment by providing programs that support young people who are creating their own employment through entrepreneurship. Specifically, the foundation's programs focus on assisting young people in the early stages of starting a business.

1404-123 Edward Street
Toronto, ON
M5G 1E2
Phone: 416-408-2923
Fax: 416-408-3234
E-mail: info@cybf.ca
Internet: http://www.cybf.ca

Environmental Careers Organization

This nonprofit organization assists those in the field of environmental studies to plan for and find meaningful work opportunities and internships. As well, they provide career development resources and links for those who work in environmental professions.

179 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-426-4375
Internet: http://www.eco.org/

Families and Work Institute

Among its activities, the non-profit Families and Work Institute conducts the National Study of the Changing Workforce every five years. This involves surveying American workers to identify factors that"most affect productivity and well being at home and at work."

330 Seventh Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-465-2044
Fax: 212-465-8637
Internet: http://www.familiesandwork.org/

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

FCCLA serves young people in an effort to establish healthy and productive citizens. The organization helps members expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life through planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication.

1910 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20791-1584
Phone: 703-476-4900
Fax: 703-860-2713
E-mail: natlhdqtrs@fcclainc.org
Internet: http://www.fcclainc.org

Future Farmers of America

FFA helps students by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For those students interested in the agricultural industry, FFA offers assistance in discovering the wide variety of career options available in the field.

National FFA Center
P.O. Box 68960, 6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
Fax: 317-802-6061
Internet: http://www.ffa.org/

Institute for Policy Analysis and Research

Among its many mandates, IPAR works to provide technical assistance to schools and a host of other organizations on school-to-work transition, welfare-to-work, workforce investment, skills standards and other issues.

1900 Powell Street, Suite 200
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: 510-450-2555
Fax: 510-450-0113
E-mail: iparinfo@rppintl.com
Internet: http://www.ipar.org/

Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science

IWITTS is a nonprofit organization focused on "integrating women into non-traditional careers by providing training and technical assistance and publications to the educational system and employers." On the education side, the group works with teachers of math, science, technology and trade, guidance counselors, school-to-work directors and coordinators, and others.

1150 Ballena Boulevard, Suite 102
Alameda, CA 94501-3682
Phone: 510-749-0200
E-mail: iwitts@aol.com
Internet: http://www.iwitts.com

International Association of Career Management Professionals

One of the aims of the IACMP is to promote knowledge of the field of career management. The association has more than 1,500 members with chapters around the world. It was started by members of the Association of Outplacement Consulting Firms who wanted an organization to focus on the professional needs of individuals, rather than the firms themselves.

204 E Street N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-547-6377
Fax: 202-547-6348
E-mail: iacmp@iacmp.org
Internet: http://www.iacmp.org/

International Society for Performance Improvement

ISPI strives to establish effective performance improvement strategies in the workplace. The organization boasts a diverse membership, and serves its members by organizing conferences and events, and publishing a broad array of informational materials.

1250-1300 L Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-408-7969
Fax: 202- 408-7972
E-mail: info@ispi.org
Internet: http://www.ispi.org

Labor Research Association

The LRA is a nonprofit organization that produces economic and labor-related data on everything from employment and income trends to layoffs, wages and benefits, income trends, prices/inflation, economic growth productivity, industry news, corporate profits, health care and much more.

145 West 28th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-714-1677
Fax: 212-714-1674
E-mail: info@lra-ny.com
Internet: http://laborresearch.org/

National Association of Asian American Professionals

NAAAP is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to promote the personal and professional development of the Asian American community. By combining resources to reach common goals, they benefit their members and society at large.

P.O. Box 81138
Chicago, IL 60681
Phone: 773-918-2454
Email: naaap@naaap.org
Internet: http://www.naaap.org/

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

This association's mission is to be the national voice for workforce development professionals. It offers individual certification, publishes a newsletter and maintains a job bank for workforce development pros.

1620 I Street NW, Suite LL30
Washington, DC 20006-4005
Phone: 202-887-6120
Fax: 202-887-8216
E-mail: NAWDP@aol.com
Internet: http://www.nawdp.org/

National Center for the Workplace

NCW conducts research on problems facing the workplace in order to provide solutions that will help business and the labor market. The organization works under the guiding motto "Creating Better Jobs in a Competitive Economy."

2521 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-5555
Phone: 510-642-5452
Fax: 510-642-6432

National Business Education Association

The NBEA serves people and groups involved with "instruction, administration, research, and dissemination of information for and about business."

1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1596
Phone: 703-860-8300
Fax: 703-620-4483
Internet: http://www.nbea.org/

P/PV Workforce Development

Public/Private Ventures is a national nonprofit organization. Its mission is to improve the effectiveness of social policies, programs and community initiatives -- by working with philanthropies, the public and business sectors, and nonprofit organizations.

One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street., Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-557-4400
Fax: 215 -557-4469
E-mail: geninfo@ppv.org
Internet: http://www.ppv.org/content/workforcedev.html

Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association

VEWAA addresses the needs of vocational evaluators and work adjustment specialists. The organization promotes professional development through workshops, conferences, and training programs, conducts a biannual issues forum, maintains an employment exchange system, and much more.

N-202 E. Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone/TDD: 719-527-1800
Fax: 719-576-1818
E-mail: info@vewaa.org
Internet: http://www.vewaa.org

Women Business Owners of Manitoba

WBOM is a unique organization that functions to meet the needs of, and provide support for women entrepreneurs in Manitoba. They provide a vital networking function, information, workshops, conferences and other invaluable opportunities.

PO Box 2748
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4B3
Phone: 204-775-7981
Fax: 204-897-8094
Email: info@wbom.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.wbom.ca/

Women in Trades and Technology National Network

The Canadian Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) National Network works to promote women in trades and technology. This covers recruitment, training and retention of women in these fields. Since 1980, the organization has grown to include more than 20 groups across Canada.

2-10 Douglas Ctourt
London, ON
N5W 4A7
Phone: 519-453-2105
Toll-free: 800-895-9488
Fax: 519-453-2087
E-mail: info@wittnn.com
Internet: http://www.wittnn.com/

Work Research Foundation

WRF is a nonprofit organization that works to examine the relationship between management and labor and develop a bridge between the two.

5920 Atlantic Dr.
Mississauga, ON
L4W 1N6
Phone: 905-670-7386
Fax: 905-670-8416
E-mail: mvanpelt@wrf.com
Internet: http://www.wrf.ca/

World at Work

World at Work, formerly the American Compensation Association, is a global non-profit association dedicated to leadership in disciplines associated with attracting, retaining and motivating employees. Members include human resources professionals, consultants, educators and many others.

World at Work
14040 N. Northsight Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 877-951-9191
Fax: 480-483-8352
E-mail: customerrelations@worldatwork.org
Internet: http://www.worldatwork.org/