Student Membership
infoTech Niagara believes in nurturing the future IT workforce in Western New York. As professionals in an industry so focused on continuous learning and collaboration, it is our responsibility to provide opportunities to our up-and-coming future professionals so that when career opportunities because available in our organizations, our local candidate pool is strong and capable.
Why should I join?
As a student member of infoTech Niagara, you will have the opportunity to:
- Attend educational seminars
- Begin to build your personal network of contacts
- Take advantage of company tours and shadowing opportunities
- Receive industry-specific information in our e-letter
- Participate in focused usergroups
- Use the ITN membership as a resource for your on-campus student organization
Do I qualify to be a student member?
Be enrolled as a full time college-level student, in any discipline, not necessarily in a technical discipline.
Many WNY schools and universities are infoTech Niagara members. If your school is a member, you, as long as you're a full time student, are too.
If you're school is an infoTech Niagara member, just register for the site as a User and indicate you're a student of that school.
How do I become a member?
If you're school is an infoTech Niagara member, just register for the site as a User and indicate you're a student of that school.
If your school isn't a member or you're not a full time student, complete the online membership application form and follow the payment options.
How long does my membership last?
Your ITN Student Membership will last as long as you are a full time student at a participating college or university and keep your dues current. (if applicable)
How much does membership cost?
Student Memberships are free for students who's college or university is an ITN member. Otherwise, student membership is $25 per year.
Will I have to pay for anything else once I pay my membership dues?
Most professional development seminars will cost $15 each for students. These sessions include refreshments (often a full meal) and are considerably less cost than the professional members. Occasionally, an event will be free or may be more, depending on the initial cost to regular members. Students will always get a reduced rate.
Is the student membership limited to technology majors?
No! All majors are welcome and will benefit from our events. Not all events are technology-focused. In fact, infoTech Niagara collaborates with four other professional organizations in Western New York, a collaborative called the Buffalo Niagara Professional Alliance. ITN Student Members are invited to attend the events of these other organizations at reduced prices as well. Members of the Buffalo Niagara Professional Alliance are:
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), The Association for Operations Management
- InfoTech Niagara (ITN)
- National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM), an affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management
- Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association (BNHRA) an affiliate chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management
- Western New York chapters of the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
I am a freshman. Should I become a member?
Yes! The more students are involved while they are in school, the better off they will be when they are finished. The only requirement on student membership is that the student be enrolled in classes. Learning from industry professionals gives students a chance to ask questions about future careers/organizations/ education so that they make informed career choices.
