What is ASTD?

The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) is an international non-profit association of over 70,000 people, working in the field of workplace performance in 100 countries worldwide.

ASTD serves the need of trainers, technical trainers, administrators, managers, educators, OD Consultants and researchers in the fields of Human Resources and Organizational Development.

ASTD Code of Ethics - the ASTD Code of Ethics is the Society's public declaration of its members' obligations to themselves, their profession, and society.

Who are we?

The Silicon Valley Chapter of the ASTD has more than 400 members and serves the South Bay communities from San Mateo to Monterey, as well as several East Bay cities.

The value of membership in any organization depends not only on the quality of the services provided, but on the commitment made to the organization by its members. The Silicon Valley Chapter is proud of its 25 years of effective performance and efforts of its members.

What's our mission?

To be a vibrant and essential community of professionals committed to excellence in workplace learning and performance.
To be a source of professional growth through programs and services.

What are our goals?

Execute excellent programs and professional development
Expand Website resources and usefulness.
Enhance the member experience
Operate with excellence

What do members say about us?

" I got my last 2 jobs through my association with ASTD-SV. I joined in 1991 and got very involved working closely with Gail Todaro on several projects. When an opening came up at Lockheed, Gail referred me. After I got laid off from Lockheed in 1994, I continued to go to ASTD meetings. There, over a buffet line I discussed my job search with Claire Raymond. She told me of an opening at LSI, sent me information and I got the job. Associations do pay off."
-Cindy Skrivanek, LSI Logic

"As an independent consultant, my active membership in ASTD Silicon Valley has provided visibility and professional credibility that have increased my business tremendously. The support I receive from this group of caring individuals has been invaluable."
-Cindy Ventrice, Potential Unlimited

"I worked at Silicon Valley Group as the Technical Training Manager until last May when I was laid off. As a member of the Silicon Valley Chapter of ASTD, I knew the value of networking. Because I wanted to work in the Sacramento area, I used ASTD resources to contact members of the Sacramento Chapter. Within two days, I had a phone call for an interview and I started my new job at the end of August."
-Paul Flint, League of California Cities