3 Reasons Why Becoming a Member of Prospanica Can Be a #MajorKey to your Success 

Networking and continued education are essential elements of effective career and self-development. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, career and self-development are “proactively developing oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.” 

Developing a professional network that supports and impacts your progress toward your career goals is essential to any job search. Another critical element to this management of your career is developing new skills and abilities while also expanding expertise in other areas. There are many ways to engage in these two practices, but one is to become a professional association or organization member within your industry. In this article, you will learn three primary reasons why becoming a member of Prospanica can be a #majorkey to your success. 

Here’s a brief introduction to Prospanica, founded in 1988 as the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. In conjunction with its mission, the association has been committed to empowering and enabling Hispanic professionals to achieve their full educational, economic, and social potential. The association changed its name to Prospanica in 2016 to broaden its scope to serve the larger Hispanic professional community.  

Here are three ways that Prospanica can enhance your career development. 

  1. Continued Education & Training 

2. Career Resources and Support 

3. Networking & Connecting 

Resources: 

https://www.prospanica.org/ 

https://career.uconn.edu/organizations/prospanica-the-association-of-hispanic-professionals/ 

 

 

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, Hartford Campus (He, Him, His)