Chicago Professional Associations & Organizations

Published On: December 2nd, 2018Last Updated: February 11th, 2026Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tools & ResourcesTags: , , ,
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List of Chicago Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Chicago Professional Associations & Organizations is a key resource for those interested in pursuing professional development or connecting with like-minded professionals in Chicagoland.

Membership in Chicago Professional Associations & Organizations also looks great on your Resume and LinkedIn profile to bolster your industry credentials.

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I recommend visiting each Association’s website and doing the pertinent research for information on membership costs and requirements. These membership-based Chicago Professional Associations & Organizations serve the interests of professionals in a given industry or occupation.

List of Chicago Professional Associations & Organizations:
  • AF connects Chicagoland association professionals with resources and networking.
  • AGA Chicago welcomes government financial management professionals in Chicago.
  • AITP Chicago provides superior leadership and education in information technology.
  • ALA Chicago is a membership group for legal management professionals in Chicago.
  • ATDChiis a membership group for talent development professionals in Chicago.
  • BACA Chicago is dedicated to supporting African American artists in Chicago.
  • BWLA supports Black women attorneys, judges, and law students in the Chicago area.
  • CAC is dedicated to supporting contemporary Chicago artists and curators.
  • CAR represents over 17,000 real estate professionals in Chicago.
  • CBTA is dedicated to the advancement of corporate travel and procurement professionals.
  • CDS is a membership-based organization for dentists in the Chicago metropolitan area.
  • CEAC is dedicated to power engineering and real estate asset management professionals.
  • Chicago SHRM serves the needs of human resources professionals in Chicago.
  • CTPA unites Chicago tour guides with certification, training, and networking.
  • FBA Chicago offers resources for judges and attorneys engaged in federal practice.
  • IAC represents professionals across all facets of the intermodal industry in Chicago.
  • IASPA supports IL K–12 HR administrators with networking and resources
  • LAGBAC is a professional association for LGBTQ+ professionals in Chicago.
  • NAAAP-Chicago promotes career advancement of Asian American professionals.
  • NAHSE – Chicago is a professional association of black healthcare executives.
  • NAPO-Chicago is an organization for Chicago productivity and organizing professionals.
  • RTAC is dedicated to serving the betterment of retired CPS teachers.
  • SIM Chicago is a membership group for senior IT leaders in the Chicago area.
  • SMPS Chicago connects local A/E/C marketers and business development professionals.

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About the Author: Doug Levin

Doug Levin is the owner and operator of JobStars USA, a B2C career services practice serving job seekers of all industries and experience levels. He is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Career Coach (CPCC) with more than a decade of experience in career services.

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