Benefits of Membership

Developing Through Educational Opportunities

Ø      Blueprint for Trainer Development –Certificate workshops define the competencies necessary for success as a hospitality training professional.

Ø      Semi-Annual Hospitality Training and Development Conferences – Our members’ favorite and most valued benefit. CHART was built on the active participation of our membership, and regular conference attendance is a requirement of membership.

Ø      Regional Training Forums (RTFs) – Keep the learning going throughout the year in key regions throughout the country.

Ø      Webcasts – Members can access free online, on demand, learning sessions.

Ø      Webinars – The highest ranking conference speakers host these free sessions online.

Connecting and Community Involvement Online

Ø      www.chart.org - Provides a wealth of information about CHART and its activities. Includes updates on events, recommended resources, book reviews, volunteer opportunities, and CHART news.

o       Ask My Peers - Restaurant Business magazine named CHART’s online discussion group as one of the Top 50 ideas of 2006. Members’ willingness to share is evident as they post hot training questions and provide solutions to each other. The best way to benefit is to actively participate!

o       CHART Link – This is the Members Only section of the Web site where our members connect to share best practices.

o       Member Directory – A members-only, valuable online profile resource that you can search by area of expertise, state, name, company, etc.

o       Career Center – Where job seekers and employers connect.

Ø      Social networking communities – CHART members have formed and joined groups on Linkedin, FaceBook, and FohBoh, among others. Go to our home page at www.chart.org to link to these groups online.

Staying Current through Newsletters & Research

Ø      FlipCHART (10 issues per year) - A quick, light, and fun read that keeps you in the know about the latest member news.

Ø      Training Flash (10 e-issues per year) - Provides short, substantive articles with training ideas that work.

Ø      2009 State of Training and Development in the Hospitality Industry Study – You’ll have access to the results of this groundbreaking, benchmarking study.

Growing through Participation

Ø      Volunteerism - Over 60% of CHART’s 400 members are or have been active in CHART’s many volunteer leadership opportunities. Members report their volunteer work with CHART to be a significant growth tool in their careers.

Ø      Networking, Networking, Networking – The true value of CHART lies in connections made, relationships formed and information shared.