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What’s included in my membership?
Your membership dues get you access to:
- Local chapter events, programs, and perks
- The international JCI network through the JCI Virtual Community
- The Young Leader Lab, an online resource that features development courses on everything from leadership assessments to project management
- JCI USA programs like Passport to Civic Leadership, Skills Development Competitions, Twinning, and many others!
- Member discounts to JCI USA events, such as North American Academy and the annual JCI USA National Convention
- Member discounts to everything from gym memberships to car rentals through our national partnerships
How much does membership cost?
Membership dues vary by chapter, However, for most chapters, membership dues are less than $100 annually.
Once I join, how do I get started?
Once you sign up as a member of your local chapter, you’ll get an email confirmation that includes a link to new member onboarding. Your local chapter leader will also reach out to you directly. From here, you’ll start your JCI leadership journey. No one’s journey is the same and it’ll depend on what your interests are as well as which programs you interact with.
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Here's what our members are saying:
Empowering your career advnacement
"Any promotion I have ever received at work has been due to my involvement in JCI. Hands-on experience in project management, volunteer coordination, and other leadership skills has proven to be essential in all of my career moves. JCI bridges the gap between what a young person learns in school and what they need to know to become a successful and active citizen."
Carol Pickelmann
Michigan, USA
Growing your global network
"I became fascinated with how JCI worked around the
world. That curiosity has taken me to places such as Quebec, Canada; Goa, India; Tallin, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Lapland, Finland; Aruba and Curacao for official JCI conferences and tours to meet people and attend learning opportunities!"
Nikki Schaul
Iowa, USA
Empowering event experiences
"During the weekend all of the participants were thoroughly challenged individually and in group settings. I felt like North American Academy (NAA) taught me most how to overcome challenges that may face me in my professional, social, and personal life. At the end of NAA, I was able to thoughtfully and emotionally engage with many people from across the United States."
Joseph Martinez
Wyoming, USA