Professional Organizations
The following list reflects some of the professional associations that a student in Adult Education may want to consult for career advice, work search assistance and labour market information.
- Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL)
- American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
- Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE)
- Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment
- Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE)
- Canadian Association of Instructional Designers (CAID)
- Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education
- Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR AB)
- Institute for Performance and Learning
- Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- TESOL International Association
- How to join the professional association, especially as a student member
- Information about certification and licensing
- Access to professional events
- Contact information to find a mentor, or a graduate advisor or to set up an information interview
- Niche job boards that are relevant to the profession
Updated November 2023