In 2015 an ample and challenging discussion regarding professional associations is under way in Italy. Professional associations are self-government institutions that control and monitor the correctness and quality of the activities of the professionals registered in professional records recognized by the law. Professional associations have to prepare and update both their official registers an...

Professional associations increasingly rely on technology to convene members in the conduct of their business. Principles of adult education can be employed to facilitate the transition to the use of innovative technology. Such innovation can facilitate an association's work in advancing policy and professional practice. Understanding generational differences can enhance the development of comm...

Professional associations are the primary instrument for meeting interests of a profession. However, steady decline membership that began in 1970s rehabilitation counseling has reduced their resources and limited ability to advocate discipline (Phillips & Leahy, 2012). In 1981, early years decline, Journal Applied Rehabilitation Counseling published special issue focusing on potential conso...

This paper analyses the involvement and role played by a professional association in Benin dual apprenticeship. research utilised qualitative method using literature analysis with desk semi-structured interview. In total, 56 respondents from staff members of associations at local, district national levels, public sector, donor agencies craftsmen were selected through purposive snowball sampling...