Emerging Leaders
The AFCEA Central Florida Emerging Leaders is a community for AFCEA members aged 40 and below who can develop their careers together in industry and government. Members volunteer and participate in monthly meetings, networking events, community activities, socials, and mentorship-themed programs throughout the year.
Benefits of Membership for Emerging Leaders:
BUILD YOUR NETWORK
One of the easiest ways to foster personal and professional growth is to join AFCEA and become involved. With many chapters worldwide, the opportunities to network, learn, and lead are limitless.
Learn and grow professionally by taking advantage of the many educational opportunities available through your AFCEA benefits. Leverage discounts on events and online courses, explore technologies, expand your knowledge through SIGNAL Media, learn directly from experts, obtain scholarships, and more!
BECOME A LEADER
Leadership opportunities with AFCEA range from running a whole event to holding a position on your chapter's board, overseeing a membership recruiting campaign, or participating in AFCEA International committees, such as the IDEA Committee, Membership Committee, or the EPIC Committee. Or help drive the direction of the Emerging Leader program by becoming involved in the Emerging Leaders Advisory Council.
The skills you develop transfer to your work, making you a better employee with more leadership and management skills.
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
Membership saves your company money on professional development, business development, and market visibility. You also have more access to decision-makers and can better understand customer needs, which helps open business opportunities for your organization.
WRITE FOR SIGNAL MEDIA
The Disruptive by Design column in SIGNAL is open to AFCEA's Emerging Leaders to share innovative ideas regarding disruptive technologies. Being published helps expand visibility, strengthens your resume, and can lead to opportunities based on the thought leadership and expertise you share.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Whether you're a military member, a professional in the industry, navigating a career transition, or embarking on your first job search, joining Emerging Leaders can be highly advantageous. You'll have the opportunity to acquire new skills, connect with mentors, interact with industry leaders, enhance your brand, win awards, and strengthen your resume.
EARN RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
Involvement with AFCEA rewards you personally and professionally. The Distinguished Young Professional, Emerging Leadership, and 40 Under Forty awards highlight individuals making a difference in their industry, organizations, and AFCEA. Chapters also win awards for Emerging Leaders Chapter and Model Emerging Leaders Program.
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Most of our AFCEA chapters host events to raise funds for scholarships. As a member, you will have multiple ways to get involved. You can be part of the planning committee, attend the event, and help present the scholarships to the winners.
HAVE FUN
The Emerging Leaders in AFCEA have fun. Many social and sporting events and receptions at AFCEA gatherings are aimed at the interest of the Emerging Leaders. Emerging Leaders provide input into the organization and the activities focused on their demographic, and while doing so, they create lifelong friendships with people worldwide.
Emerging Leaders events are advertised on the chapter’s calendar.
For questions about volunteer roles or getting more involved in AFCEA Central Florida, please contact the AFCEA Central Florida Chapter Emerging Leaders Committee at el@afceacentralflorida.org