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Membership

Join the Chicago Compensation Community

CCA is committed to advancing the compensation profession through educational programs, networking opportunities, and professional resources. Make CCA a part of your commitment to your career development.

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Membership Options

CCA offers several membership categories to meet different professional needs:

Regular Membership

$140.00 annually

  • For practitioners, consultants, and educators
  • Includes attendance at all regular events (registration still required)
  • Access to all member benefits and resources

Compensation Experts Forum Membership

$165.00 annually

  • Includes all Regular Membership benefits
  • Opportunity to meet with other Compensation Expert Forum members semi-annually
  • Exclusively for practitioners and educators (not available to consultants)

Corporate Membership

$815.00 annually

  • Includes one (1) Compensation Experts Forum membership
  • Five (5) Regular memberships for your organization
  • Ideal for companies wanting to develop multiple compensation professionals

Student Membership

1st year: FREE | 2nd year: $45.00

  • For students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs
  • Must be taking compensation or HR-related courses
  • Includes attendance at all regular events (registration still required)

Sponsor Membership

  • Special membership category for service providers
  • Contact us for sponsorship details and benefits

Member Benefits

Events & Programs

  • Monthly Educational Programs: Attendance included with membership
  • Webinars: Access to online learning opportunities
  • Annual Summit: Business meeting (separate registration fee applies)
  • Holiday Event: Annual educational and networking celebration
  • Presentation Archives: Access to past presentation materials (member login required)

Professional Development

  • Educational Workshops: Special workshops offered through WorldatWork and other sources (additional registration fees apply)
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow compensation professionals
  • Career Development: Access to job postings and career resources

WorldatWork Partnership

  • Special discounts on WorldatWork courses and educational resources
  • Access to certification programs at preferred rates
  • Applicable to in-person and online WorldatWork offerings

Online Resources

  • Membership Directory: Connect with fellow CCA members
  • Career Center: Job postings and career development resources
  • LinkedIn Community: Join CCA's LinkedIn group for additional networking
  • Research & Publications: Access to surveys and white papers from consultant sponsors

Get Involved

CCA thrives through member participation. We welcome volunteers to:

  • Speak at meetings and educational events
  • Serve on committees (Programs, Membership, Website, etc.)
  • Share expertise and industry insights

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Membership is based on your anniversary date and renewed annually. For more information about membership options, please contact us at [email protected].