Associations Spotlight

The Racquet Sports Professionals Association has introduced a new AI-driven Career Center to support over 14,000 members across tennis, pickleball, padel, and squash, aiming to streamline hiring and professional growth amid an expanding, competitive sports employment landscape.

CILEX has secured Privy Council approval for a Chartered Paralegal designation, establishing a regulated career path with a public register and Level 5 qualification. This move aims to elevate paralegal professionalism, increase public trust, and harmonise standards within the UK legal sector.

The Specialty Coffee Association introduces a new five-tier pricing model for its professional courses based on country income levels. With fees ranging from $8 to $50, the approach aims to boost global participation and inclusivity in coffee education while maintaining financial sustainability.

The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association has launched Florence, a new mobile app designed to streamline continuing professional development and career planning for nurses, offering tailored guidance, learning tracking, and growth opportunities across the healthcare landscape.

Over 150 foodservice professionals united for a webinar unveiling the FEA’s Embodied Carbon Hub, addressing widespread misconceptions and promoting tools to measure and reduce carbon footprint amid cross-sectoral climate efforts.

3t Drilling Systems has been chosen by the IADC to redesign the KREW learning platform with AI-driven tools and offline access, aiming to transform well control training by combining simulators, e-learning, and instant feedback to enhance safety and efficiency across the industry.

The Association for Communication and Advertising unveils GenEra, a platform for young advertising professionals with up to five years’ experience. Launching on 22 May, it offers mentorship, education and networking to cultivate bold new creative leaders in the industry.

The TSA unveils its Everyday TEC campaign to improve public understanding of technology-enabled care, shifting focus from devices to real-life benefits for two million users, aiming to foster autonomy, safety, and connection through people-centred digital solutions.

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced sweeping reforms to modernise scaffolding training, reduce barriers, and expand apprenticeships. The overhaul includes a new Quality Committee, digital record keeping, revised centre specifications, and government-backed Skills Bootcamps, aiming to address critical skill shortages.

The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has unveiled GenEra, a dynamic new platform targeting early-career professionals in advertising and communications. By offering mentorship, networking, and exclusive resources, GenEra seeks to foster innovation and inclusivity among the industry’s next generation of leaders.

On 12 June, Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) aims to tackle critical skills shortages through fresh insights from LEEA’s survey and a new push for industry engagement via personal stories and innovative training methods, addressing recruitment challenges and promoting future careers in lifting.

The American Nuclear Society is restarting its popular Mentor Match programme with flexible mentoring options to aid the career growth of a rapidly expanding cohort of young professionals and students amid the nuclear sector's resurgence.

The formation of the International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA) addresses the need for a central body to advocate for professionals in the rapidly expanding flood resilience sector. Alongside CIWEM’s specialised training, IPFRA aims to set rigorous standards and foster collaboration to enhance the quality and effectiveness of flood mitigation in construction.

The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) opens registration for its 35th Annual Conference in Denver, featuring expert keynotes, clinical workshops, and innovative sessions dedicated to advancing neuro-optometric rehabilitation and improving outcomes for neurological patients.

Financial Executives International and the Media Financial Management Association have announced a landmark collaboration for their 2026 Annual Conference, aiming to broaden networking and educational opportunities across industries at a joint event in San Antonio.

From May 19 to 21, Istanbul will host the World Seed Congress 2025, bringing together 2,000 specialists from 200 companies to discuss climate resilience, regulatory harmonisation, and plant breeding innovation in shaping the future of global agriculture.

The Odisha government, led by Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida, has pledged full support for the 40th IATO Annual Convention in Puri this August 2025, promising enhanced facilities and collaborations aimed at promoting the state as a key tourism destination while facilitating industry networking and business growth.

With one-third of the global population lacking adequate access to essential medicines, SAPICS highlights the urgent need for skilled supply chain professionals in Africa’s healthcare sector ahead of its 2025 conference in Cape Town, aiming to boost training, innovation, and private sector partnerships.

Twelve British firms will showcase cutting-edge transport solutions under the UK Pavilion at the ITS European Congress in Seville this May, highlighting the nation’s innovation and SME engagement in the evolving European transport technology sector.

The 2025 World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in Mallorca highlighted promising growth in tree nut production, introduced the INC Sustainability Certification to boost eco-friendly practices, and marked a leadership transition at the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council amid rising industry challenges.