What you get for your ASCET membership dues

WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR ASCET MEMBERSHIP DUES

Membership in the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians provides a number of benefits. ASCET continues to broaden its services each year, and below are listed the current professional and personal opportunities offered to members.

INFORMATION - Your bi-monthly publication, Certified Engineering Technician Magazine, keeps you up-to-date with articles of professional and personal interest, technical book reviews, computer technology, as well as news of our Society and its members. The ASCET National Office operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time). Call (601)643-9079.
NICET CERTIFICATION RENEWAL - As of January 1, 1996, certificants have three year periods to accumulate the 90 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points required for recertification. Being an active ASCET member can earn up to 45 of these points.
ASSOCIATIONS - Meet other members of your profession at chapter, regional, and national meetings who can help you reach your career goals. Help to make future citizens by working with ASCET student chapter members. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your personal horizons by serving with engineers, scientists, and other technicians and technologists on the various joint committees which are frequently formed by groups of other societies to tackle a common problem.
CONTINUING EDUCATION - Take advantage of upcoming educational opportunities offered nationally and published in each issue of CET Magazine. Attend seminars offered at the ASCET Annual Meeting. Seek out the chapters offering training programs for technicians and technologists wishing to continue their professional development.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID - ASCET sponsors student chapters in high schools, colleges, and universities nationwide and annually awards the Joseph M. Parish and Joseph C. Johnson Memorial Grants of $500 and $750, respectively, to students enrolled in engineering technology programs. Small cash grants of $100 are also available. Call the ASCET Office for information.
HERTZ RENT-A-CAR - Nationwide weekly and daily rates. Be sure to use CPD ff 1053187. Special weekend rates are available. Call 800/654-2210 (US), 800/263-0600 (CANADA), or visit www.hertz.com for reservations.
ASCET VISA CARD - No annual fee and customized credit limits. For information call 8001523-7666 and state you are an ASCET member.
INVESTMENT PROGRAMS - GoldPortfolio Deposit Accounts consists of two FDIC-insured deposit products: the GoldSavers Money Market Account and the GoldCertificate CD. For information, please call the MBNA Investor Services Department at 800/900-6705 and identify yourself as an ASCET member.
DHL EXPRESS - A program that delivers significant savings every time you ship a letter or several packages. Free pick-up in most locations. Call 800/MEMBERS (800/636-2377) for information; state that you are an ASCET member and mention code 1558.
UNITED TEACHER ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY (UTA) - offers a First Diagnosis Lump Sum Cancer Policy and a First Diagnosis Heart Attack Policy payment up to $50,000 cash, depending on the amount chosen at time of enrollment. Call 800/880-8824, extension 3191 and leave a message to learn more about these programs.
EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE - This free member service attempts to place members seeking employment with companies seeking employees. Lists of potential employees and employers are published in most issues of CET Magazine and on the website.
NATIONAL ENGINEERING RESOURCES, INC. - A contract and direct placement service specializing in nationwide placement of engineering, technical and scientific personnel. Call them at 800/665-7610 or 612/561-7610; FAX: 612/561-7675 and ask for a recruiting representative. Contact them via e-mail: nerinc@sprynet.com or visit www.nerinc.com This service is free to our members.
HALL & COMPANY - A nationwide A/E recruiting agency which markets your resume (at no cost to you), makes travel arrangements for interviews, assists with relocation, and acts as a liaison between you and the employer during job negotiations. Call 800/579-2612 or 360/598-3700. Contact them via e-mail at haSlco@aejob.com or visit www.aejob.com This service is free to our members.
LA CVTHEQUE - An employment service providing opportunities for Canadian and U.S. members seeking employment in Canada and overseas. Contact them via e-mail at resume@cvtheque.com or visit www.cvtheque.com. Tel: 514/686-1333; Fax: 514/686-1722. This service is free to our members.
SPENCER REED TECHNICAL GROUP - A Kansas based resource provider for large and small companies within all engineering and operations disciplines. Consultants will match your background with a position that best fits your skills and will also prepare you to interview with confidence. Contact a technical recruiter at 800/477-5035 or 913/663-4400 to assist you with your employment search or visit www.spencerreed.com This is a free service to our members.
SPECIALTY ITEMS - Low-cost ASCET jewelry, certificate plaques and study guides available from the National Office.
PERSONAL SATISFACTION - Aside from the obvious job-related advantages of belonging to a professional society, you will find more and more members attributing their success in a multitude of ventures outside the work place to the knowledge, leadership ability, confidence, and public speaking skills gained during their involvement with ASCET.
OPPORTUNITIES - Endless!