STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Student Membership 

The Student Membership is open to individuals currently enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours in a degree-granting program at an accredited educational institution.  Student Members may vote and hold office at the Chapter and Branch levels.  Students Members may not vote or hold office at the global EAPA level.  A discounted annual membership rate may be offered to students.  Chapters may offer discounted annual chapter rates to students, but the decision is dependent on the chapter.

The Student Membership is open to all individuals that are students in the provision of employee assistance services and activities.  Student Members may include but are not limited to:

• Direct Delivery of Employee Assistance Services
• Management of an Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program Design, Evaluation, and Consulting
• Affiliate Providers
• Labor Assistance / Member Assistance Program
• Government Representative
• Teaching of Employee Assistance Programming at an Accredited College of University
• Employee Assistance Related Research

Membership provides access to current EA trends and information, research, virtual and in-person networking opportunities, meetings and events at the chapter, branch, or global level of EAPA, and brings you in contact with key thought leaders, researchers, and current education, training, and certification resources for the EA profession.

Membership in EAPA is an investment in your career and professional development.

The benefits of membership include:

• Exclusive access to EAP publications, online education/research resources, and training programs
• Peer connections with EAP leaders, practitioners, and researchers in your community and around the globe
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge base, develop skills, enhance a career path, and contribute to the growth of the EA profession
• Access to key EA publications and professional resources
• Deep discounts on EAP conferences, certification, training, and educational programming
• Mentorship opportunities
• Professional Development Opportunities serving on chapter or Board committees, drafting articles for the Journal of Employee Assistance, and more
• Career Center - EAPA's online career center connects EA professionals and employers around the world