Our Mission
PACT’s mission is to provide opportunities for learning, networking, and the exchange of ideas among learning and development professionals.
Our Vision
PACT inspires training professionals to lead, develop, explore, network, and grow themselves and their organization in a fun and motivating environment.
Our History
PACT is a Twin Cities-based association founded in 1978, making us one of the oldest professional training associations in the United States.
Reasons to Join
PACT is your opportunity to take three hours a month to focus on your professional growth and development. At monthly meetings, you will hear your peers and nationally renowned training and support experts speak about issues we all face as trainers, designers, developers, and support personnel.
Information Exchange
- Keep up with the trends in training development and delivery
- Discover emerging technologies
- Ask questions so you can stop “reinventing the wheel” on projects
- Discuss ideas and approaches to improve how you do your job
- Participate in focused discussions through Special Interest Groups
- Attend workshops and special classes that individual companies might not have enough participants to support
Networking Opportunities
- Be part of a network of training industry vendors and practitioners
- Meet account managers and customers face-to-face
- Learn the organizational structure of other companies
- Find employment opportunities
- Announce employment opportunities
Personal and Professional Renewal
- Validate all your hard work
- Gain leadership experience
- Celebrate your accomplishments with your peers
- Demonstrate and share your skills at the annual Excellence Share
- Connect with peers through committees, seminars, and SIGs
- Make friends and gain support
- Share stories, discoveries, successes, and challenges with peers who understand your profession
Resource Connections
- Learn about conferences, classes, workshops, and seminars – with discounted member rates!
Join us as a guest or consider investing in your personal and professional development by becoming a PACT member.