Education & Development
Continuous learning and professional development are cornerstones for success. NABA provides a variety of unique, high-impact learning opportunities specifically designed to help our members grow and move up the ranks from staff to management to leadership across the accounting and finance professions. Our programs cover a broad spectrum of skills, needs, and experience levels. There are programs and learning institutes for high school students, college students, business professionals, and C-Suite executives. NABA believes that lifetime learning and development is a core key to fulfilling our motto:
Empowering Black Business Leaders
At Every Step in the Journey
Annual Convention
The National Convention is the Annual Meeting for NABA’s entire membership. The convention provides a national forum for programming, training, and networking while bringing together NABA members, the corporate community, academia, and others professionals. It offers four days of professional development (up to 18 hours of CPE), social engagement, meaningful networking, career placement, and advancement opportunities, complemented by a community service event.
Student Conferences
We welcome students from across the country to join us for Regional Conferences. We are excited to have students experience the power and innovation that comes from engaging and networking with NABA nation professionals, partners, and supporters. Student members will have an opportunity to interview for internships and permanent positions (graduating seniors and graduate students). The conference will also offer students career development mentoring and coaching with Professional Members and corporate partners, as well as social networking opportunities.
Chapter Programs
In addition to our national programs, there is a wide variety of additional educational and developmental programs offered by individual chapters. Local programs vary based on the needs of the members, community and mix of corporate partners in the area.
e-Learning
NABA members mean business, and that includes their professional development and growth. Online learning is now available through NABA Spectrum Live events. Spectrum Live webinars are prime opportunities for members to advance their careers as they increase their knowledge by participating in 60-minute sessions addressing a wide array of technical, personal growth, and leadership topics. Topics include accounting, finance, audit, information technology, professional development, leadership, management, communications, and marketing.
