LSU Career Services belongs to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE), and the Louisiana Association of Colleges and Employers (LACE). These organizations facilitate networking among college career centers and employers and provide resources related to college recruiting and career planning.

Why join NACE?

• Gain access to the national Salary Survey, a quarterly report of starting salary offers to new college graduates from four-year institutions; Job Outlook, an annual forecast of employer hiring expectations; NACE Journal, a quarterly print publication featuring in-depth articles relevant to the field; and NACE's Guide to Interviewing College Students.

• Receive Spotlight Online, a biweekly e-mai lnewsletter featuring best practices, tips, legal information, and more.

• Take advantage of NACEWeb (individual full access to all members-only resources, including Member Directory and InfoCenter).

• Receive one complimentary individual e-Membership to designate to a staff member.

• Have the opportunity to participate in benchmark surveys (participating members receive complimentary copies of full reports).

• Receive discounts on NACE educational programming, publications, products and services.

• Be eligible to vote for NACE Board of Directors.

• Membership information available at www.naceweb.org.

Why join SoACE?

• Join a 15-state regional network of more than 800 career services professionals and employers.

• Participate in an annual conference with national and regional speakers.

• Gain professional development through workshops and webinars.

• Apply for scholarships for professional development and research.

• Take advantage of consulting services/best practices information and on-site visits related to the profession.

• Membership information available at soace.org.

Why join LACE?

• Recruit on a more local level: you will join a state network of career services professionals who can give you insight into recruiting in Louisiana.

• Network with other employers and learn best practices about penetrating Louisiana college campuses.

• Connect with professionals in the career services and recruiting industries.

• Strengthen relationships with professionals with whom you interact with often.

• Market your individuals with whom you may not have come in contact with during normal work/recruiting processes.

• Attend conferences, workshops and other events specific to the college recruiting industry.

• Share news, infomration and tips that will benefit other members and their organizations.

• Membership information available at www.laceweb.org.