The ALPFA New Jersey Chapter was launched in March 2004 with only 25 members and one corporate partner. Today (as of December 31, 2008), the ALPFA New Jersey Chapter is the 4th largest ALPFA Chapter nationwide, with over 550 members, 19 professional board members, 4 student chapters, and more than 12 corporate partners. We have active ALPFA student chapters at Rutgers University (Newark), Seton Hall University, William Paterson University, and Kean University; and we have more ALPFA New Jersey student chapters expected to be launched in 2009 at other New Jersey colleges and universities, including Montclair State University. Over the last 4+ years, our corporate partner list has grown exponentially, which is a testament to the relationships that we have fostered and the value that we continue to deliver to our members, our corporate partners, and the community.

The ALPFA New Jersey Board of Directors encourage and provide an opportunity for members, students, corporate partners, and alliance organizations to interact, network, and socialize with professionals and colleagues from various industries throughout the year during our monthly events. ALPFA New Jersey hosts four types of events throughout the calendar year: professional development events, networking events, financial workshops, and community service events. The ALPFA New Jersey Board of Directors work diligently and collaboratively to plan and coordinate the kinds of quality events that will bring our members the most value for their membership; our focus is to provide our members with the skills that are needed to be successful in today’s Corporate America.

Today, more than ever, the ALPFA leadership here in New Jersey and across the country is committed to the ALPFA mission of adding value, creating opportunities, and building relationships for our members, our corporate partners, and the community. ALPFA’s resiliency during these challenging economic times is validation that ALPFA continues to remain relevant and critical to the success of our members and our corporate partners.

As an active member of ALPFA, you will have the opportunity to give back to your community, to your employer/school, and to your fellow colleagues/students by helping us deliver our members with quality student programs focused on professional development, provide access to ALPFA’s network of professional members and sponsors, offer access to scholarship programs, and create opportunities to network with other professionals and students. In addition, as an active member, you can practice your public speaking skills, enhance your leadership abilities, and further develop your interpersonal and team building skills, all of which will help you develop executive presence and become more successful in your career. In today’s global marketplace, those who move up the corporate ladder the fastest and reach great heights are those who are continuously investing in their personal and professional development. So, we encourage you to think about what heights you want to reach in your career as a professional and to be proactive in investing in your personal and professional development. Ask one of our Board members today how becoming an active member of ALPFA can make a difference in your life – both personally and professionally. Don’t procrastinate – start today!