

ASCM Northern Illinois University Student Membership: Jump Start Your Career off with ASCM
ASCM Northern Illinois University Student Membership empowers you to experience a community of more than 3,200 other APICS student members.
ASCM Student Membership Benefits
- The complete ASCM membership package (ASCM + Certification Upgrade + ASCM Chicagoland Chapter) - Learn more
- Local training and networking through the ASCM Chicagoland Chapter
- Award-winning publications and discounts on ASCM products and services
- Opportunities to meet and network with experienced professionals
- Recognition for outstanding contributions in membership, volunteerism, and leadership
- Career advice and access to local and global job postings in Supply Chain
- Presentations and training on key Supply Chain topics
Membership Eligibility Requirements
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student (according to your educational institution's policy) at an accredited college or university.
- NIU One Card is required for verification.
- Your ASCM membership stays active for a full year from the purchase date—even if you transfer schools.
Overview / Background of the NIU Student Forum
The ASCM NIU Student Forum is focusing on improving student's member experience through meetings, plant tours, other events during each school year. The Leadership Program is a program that will help students build their leadership skills, teamwork skills, and communication skills through planning and running different events during the semester.
Meetings and Events
The ASCM NIU Forum offers Professional Development Meetings (PDM) with the parent chapter to help the students meet with working professionals and understand the business environment. It is a great place to network and build relations with the top leaders from local companies.
Apart from this, the NIU Student Forum also offers student PDM's in the NIU College of Business every semester and the speakers in these PDM’s present current business topics related information.
There are also plant tours and mentorship programs that allow students to see how the companies operate and better prepare them for decision making in future jobs.
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