WHO WE ARE ATD Maryland is your local chapter of the Association for Talent Development, an association dedicated to empowering workforce learning professionals. Join us for one of our upcoming events! We host informative events to discuss industry innovations and essential job skills, and we provide engaging opportunities to connect at our professional networking events. BE AN ATD MARYLAND MEMBER! Please take a moment to read more about us and our mission. | UPCOMING EVENTS
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About ATD MarylandATD Maryland is the local chapter of Baltimore and the surrounding areas in Maryland. We are a member of ATD (Association for Talent Development), the world's leading association of workplace learning and performance professionals. ATD Maryland was founded in 1949 and is one of over 140 ATD chapters throughout the world. Chapter members include trainers, consultants, organizational development specialists, instructional designers, and human resources professionals, and all individuals or organizations that utilize the ATD Capability Model in aspects of their profession. Our mission is: To provide our membership and community professional development opportunities so they can continue improving organizational performance through workplace learning and development. ATD Maryland seeks to serve the professional development needs of its members by offering a variety of programs and services focused on:
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NEWS & RESOURCES Networking Opportunities One of the most common requests we get from members is the desire to connect with others in the Talent Development community. We are committed to offering more opportunities in 2024. Our new monthly "Networking at Night" Interested? Check out our events calendar for more information. A Message from ATD Leadership As a proud local chapter of the Association for Talent Development, ATD Maryland stands with our parent organization in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and ATD’s Vision to “Create a World that Works Better.” Our ATD CEO, Tony Bingham has shared a powerful statement which we would like to share with our members. Please click HERE to read the statement and join us in supporting his message and the mission of ATD. ATD Maryland President Message As we step into 2025, I’m thrilled to welcome you to another exciting year with the ATD Maryland Chapter! Whether you are a long-time member or considering joining us for the first time, you’ll find a vibrant community of talent development professionals dedicated to sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and helping one another grow. Our chapter is a place where professionals like you can exchange ideas, network, and build meaningful connections that support career and personal development. This year, we’re focused on creating even more opportunities to learn, collaborate, and lead within our growing profession. Joining ATD Maryland means gaining access to webinars, networking events, and thought leadership opportunities tailored to our members’ needs. We are committed to helping you expand your capabilities and deliver impact in your organizations. Whether you’re here to refine your expertise, find mentorship, or elevate your professional journey, we invite you to be an active part of our vibrant chapter. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, connection, and success together. Gretchen Ringer |
Become a Member!As a member of ATD Maryland you will have the opportunity to:
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Get the most from your membership, and develop new skills or using existing skills to make an impact on your fellow learning professionals. |
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