What do you know about professional organizations

Hi everyone at Latinosincollege.com,
there are many chapters of professional oganizations in Boston, where I go to college. I'm majoring in Economy and want to know if you have suggsions for which one is better to join. They do networking evetns and conferences and I have limited time. Have you heard of SHPE, ALPFA, NSHMBA, NAHJ? I don't think any of them are spcific to my major. Would that be a problem?
Thanks!

Paul,

These are all great organizations that can help you network and build upon your leadership skills; however, you want to focus on the ones that are specific to your career goals. I highly encourage you to reach out to a chapter member in your area so they can advise you on whether they can be a good fit for you. I would also check out their websites so you learn more about their mission and vision.

ALPFA (Boston) - Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting - www.alpfaboston.org/
NAHJ - National Association of Hispanic Journalists - www.nahj.org/
NSHMBA (Boston) - National Society of Hispanic MBAs- www.nshmba.org/boston
SHPE (Boston) - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - www.shpeboston.org/

Since you are majoring in Economics, NAHJ and SHPE may not be ones that can cater to your career choice. I encourage you to do research and reach out to members.

Good luck!

- Jazmin

Paul,
Besides these great organizations, you may want to connect with the American Society of Hispanic Economists www.asheweb.net, or the National Economic Association www.neaecon.org.
They both have job boards and their members can provide you with guidance, membership and suggestions for good groups to join in Boston.
Saludos,
Mariela Dabbah