Texas State AITP

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what is aitp

The Association of Information Technology Professionals is an organization that has kept pace with the changing needs and interests of the IT industry. It is a group composed of IT professionals, students, and numerous volunteers scattered across all fields, professions, and regions that have one goal: the advancement of individual growth through networking and mentoring to promote creativity in the IT world.

who is texas state aitp

Texas State AITP encapsulates the core values of AITP and reproduces the same high level benefits that are gained at a national level. As a student chapter, we urge our members to utilize every tool that is available to help propel us through our educational career and help our transition into a professional career. When we are not busy putting together events such as our annual IT Symposium or preparing for regional and national competitions, our officers and members are hard at work in the community participating in local projects such as Bobcat Build, a community outreach program, or helping to create the first ever AITP High School chapter in the nation.

our mission

Texas State AITP is committed to improving the understanding of the nature and functions of IT (Information Technology) in the business environment. We strive to foster among students a better understanding of the vital business role of IT including the most current hardware and software, the proper relationship of IT to management, and the necessity for a professional attitude among IT professionals in their approach to understanding and applying the principles underlying the science of Information Technology. We will encourage professional and social networking between students, faculty, and business professionals in an informative and technologically advanced environment.

Benefits of Becoming a Member

Meet new people.

Get to know the CIS faculty.

Participate in regional and national competitions.

Form study groups with people in your classes.

Network with IT Professionals from such companies as Cisco, Dell, ExxonMobil, IBM, Apple, Microsoft, USAA and Labatt.

Create connections with those IT Professionals to later be used for job opportunities. Many of our former officers and members currently work for Exxon, USAA, VA, and Samsung.

Get insight into internship opportunities.

Leadership opportunities.

Build team skills.

Quotes

"AITP has provided me the means to make lasting personal and professional relationships with individuals with the same interests. I am honored to be part of such an organization." -James Jurek

"I would promote the size and culture of AITP. In no other organization do you get to form the type of quality relationships both with peers and faculty. This proves to be an invaluable asset to have in your corner when your hunting for your first job or perhaps applying to graduate school." -Christopher Pheigaru

How to Join

Our organization is one of the least expensive to join. However, just because we are one of the least expensive to join does not mean our quality and what we have to offer suffers. The benefits and connections that can be made through our organization will reap benefits all throughout your career; those benefits and connections might even begin your career!

There are two separate dues for this organization, local and national. Your local dues allow us to provide food at chapter meetings, bring in speakers, organize socials, put-on events, and provide t-shirts. National dues make you an official AITP National and Local member under the Texas State University-San Marcos Student Chapter. In addition, by becoming a local and national member, you are eligible to attend the Region 3 Student Conference and the National Collegiate Conference with us.

Local membership

Click here to register for Local membership. Once you are finished registering, local dues, $25 per semester, can be given to Meg Hinojosa.

National membership

Click here to register for National membership. Be sure to choose "Texas - Texas State University San Marcos - Student Chapter (3004)" for the local chapter to join. National dues are $30 per year.