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About Central Ohio Association for Talent Development

The Central Ohio Chapter, ATD, is a professional association of individuals dedicated to workplace learning and performance. Central Ohio ATD provides its approximately 200 members with educational programs, opportunities to exchange knowledge and experiences with fellow practitioners, and other resources for personal and professional growth.

The Central Ohio Chapter is one of over 150 chapters world-wide that are a part of ATD. Founded in 1944, ATD is an international, non-profit association of over 70,000 people in 100 countries worldwide working in the field of workplace learning and performance. It is the world's premier professional association and leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues.

Central Ohio ATD serves the needs of trainers, educators, administrators, managers, researchers, and consultants in the fields of human resources and organizational development. Members range from independent consultants to associates in small and medium sized businesses, large multinational corporations, government agencies, universities, and colleges.

Our Chapter

We are an accredited chapter of the Association for Talent Development serving Central Ohio. Our professional development opportunities and resources are open to any individual or organization throughout Central Ohio who can benefit from workplace learning and performance knowledge and expertise. Our membership includes, but is not limited to, current and prospective workplace learning and performance professionals, vendors, and consultants.

Our Mission

We help our communities work better by providing exceptional workplace learning and performance resources and experiences.

Our Values

Knowledge
Creativity / Innovation
Volunteerism / Services
Customer Satisfaction
Commitment
Growth

CONTACT US

For more information about our chapter, or to volunteer, please email info@centralohioatd.org or contact any of our Central Ohio ATD Board Officers.

Media Policy

Central Ohio ATD periodically uses photos related to ATD events and activities that may include images of members or guests, whether individually or as part of a larger group. These photos are used for various chapter publications, including the Central Ohio ATD website, presentations, social media, email marketing, newsletters and ATD printed material By registering for our events, you grant Central Ohio ATD permission to use these images in the manner described above and waive all claims for compensation for such use. Please contact Central Ohio ATD at vpmarcom@centralohioatd.org for any questions or concerns.