Description should include
- distinguishing between professional and trade organizations
- researching websites of professional and trade organizations for opportunities and membership information
- analyzing the role these organizations play in
- industry research
- information dissemination
- political lobbying
- job placement
- educational programs
- publications
- conference sponsorship
- educational scholarship programs.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How might one receive funding to attend professional conferences?
- What are the typical membership fees in professional organizations?
- Why would the landscaping industry want to lobby legislatures?
- What is an example of a professional landscaping organization?