Texas State AITP

Upcoming: Sept 7, 2010 - Chapter Meeting
McCoy Hall 127 at 5 PM with David Wierschem

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.

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.

How to Join

Speak to or email any officer, contact information here, about your interest in joining and they will be able to help you through the process.

Cost

There are two seperate dues for this organization, local and national, but only local dues are required to become a local member. National dues are required if you go on to the AITP Regional and National Conferences with us, or if you simply want to be a national member.

Local dues: $25 per semester

National dues: $25* per year

To join as a local member please email or talk to any officer. To become a national member under our student chapter please go here.

* This is special discount pricing available from 08/01/2010 - 10/31/2010 through aitp.org.