Also called: Association CEO, Association President
Leads an industry group, like the beekeepers' or truckers' association, that represents a whole industry in Washington.
There are thousands of trade associations, from the American Trucking Associations to the National Pork Producers Council. Their executives lobby, organize conferences, publish research, and speak for the industry in the press. It's a hidden world of D.C. power.
Large associations pay their CEOs very well.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 12 years after high school. Bachelor's plus long experience in the industry or government; CAE certification helps.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business, Political Science, Communications, Economics.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI handles member newsletters and reports; leading an industry, building coalitions and speaking for it stay human.
Classes: Business CTE class, AP U.S. Government, Speech and debate, Economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1011.
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