LeadingAge Illinois is one of the largest and most respected associations of providers serving Illinois older adults covering the full spectrum of providers including home and community based services (HCBS), senior housing, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), assisted living, supportive living and skilled nursing/rehabilitation centers. Working in aging services can be very fulfilling and lead to long-term career prospects.
Become a Student Member
LeadingAge Illinois and LeadingAge national now offers a joint Student Membership! Join one and become a member of both organizations and the best part is, there’s no annual membership fee to join as a Student Member! If you’re at least 18 years old, a full time student at an accredited college or university and not working full time with an aging services organization, you may be interested in a Student Membership.
Apply today! Become a LeadingAge Illinois-LeadingAge national joint Student Member by completing the online Student Member Application
Student Member Benefits Include:
Student Membership Extends One Year-Post Graduation
Once you become a Student Member, your membership extends one full-year post graduation date. Part-time students are encouraged to contact us at Students@LeadingAge.org to determine eligibility
Career Development Opportunities
- If you’re a student looking for information on internships and careers in aging services, check out LeadingAge national’s Career Center and LeadingAge Illinois’ Career Center
Peer to Peer Connections
- Experience student-specific programming at events like: the LeadingAge Illinois Annual Conference, LeadingAge Annual Meeting, Leadership Summit, to build connections and gain valuable skills.
- Engage year-round with your peers online in the My LeadingAge Member Community to exchange knowledge, solve problems, and share resources.
- Join the Student and Next Gen Professionals Network to meet peers online and at events that share your desire
to make a difference. - Access LeadingAge technical staff expertise representing the full spectrum of aging services.
Member Resources
- Advocate on federal and state policies affecting the lives of older adults by easily contacting your representatives through the LeadingAge Illinois Advocacy Center and the LeadingAge national Advocacy Action Center.
- Receive the latest aging services research, news, resources and communications right in your inbox, including the LeadingAge Illinois twice-weekly eNewsletter, The Lead, and LeadingAge national’s student-only newsletter.
- Customize your online learning experience on the LeadingAge national’s Learning Hub by browsing expert-led education on a wide range of topics.
- Leverage member-restricted access to resources, tools, and information, and products on the LeadingAge Illinois and
LeadingAge national websites.
Apply today! Become a LeadingAge Illinois-LeadingAge national joint Student Member by completing the online Student Member Application
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