Young Professional Program

►Become a member today

To advance the future of the iron and steel industry, it is imperative that we support the younger generation. This program, established by the AIST Foundation, urges young professionals (30 years of age or younger) to join AIST FREE for their first year.

Benefits of Young Professionals Membership

• 50% discount at steel’s premier technology event, AISTech

• Free attendance at Young Professional receptions

• Access to AIST electronic resources including the SteelNews.com and the AIST membership directory.

• Discounts on AIST publications in the online bookstore

• Free resume posting online and access to AIST's online employment board

• A subscription to our monthly journal, Iron & Steel Technology, the premier technical journal for metallurgical, engineering, operating and maintenance personnel in the global iron and steel industry.

Emerging Leaders Alliance

The Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) is a partnership among leading engineering, research and science-based organizations that provides high quality leadership training. The ELA’s mission is to provide an interdisciplinary annual conference for select professionals, promoting the development of great leaders to guide our professions in addressing the needs of people in the 21st century.