MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
One-time administrative fee - SGD 50 (for first-time new members only)
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1) [New] General - SGD 30/annum
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Open to any person who:
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has a general interest in career development and practice
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wants to learn and understand more about career development and practice
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wants to connect to a network of career development enthusiasts and practitioners' benefits
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General members do not have the right to vote or contribute to the CDAS decision-making process
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Limited access to members' benefits
2) Associate - SGD 50/annum
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Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field. Eligibility of any other academic qualifications shall be considered basis by the Council on a case-by-case
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Obtained a CDAS-approved career development-related certification​
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Possess a strong interest in career development and practice
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Need not possess any work experience in a career development-related field or occupation
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Invitation to attend general meetings but does not have the right to vote or contribute to the decision-making process
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Access to some of the members' benefits
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Entitled to use the designatory term: “CDAS (A)”
3) Professional - SGD 80/annum
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Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field. Eligibility of any other academic qualifications shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Council
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Obtained a CDAS-approved career development-related certification
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Have at least 3 years work experience in a career development-related field or occupation
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Have the right to vote at all general meetings and shall be eligible to stand for election into the Council
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Full access to members' benefits
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Entitled to use the designatory term “CDAS (P)”
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[For renewal] required to clock a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during the year
4) Fellow - SGD 100/annum
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Fellows shall be conferred through nomination and approval by the Council
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Fellows must be nominated by 3 Professional members. Significance is determined by the Council
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Fellows must have significant/recognized contributions to the career development field
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Fellows shall have the right to vote at all general meetings and shall be eligible to stand for election into the Council
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Full access to members' benefits
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Fellows shall be entitled to use the designatory term “CDAS (F)”
5) Corporate - SGD 200/annum
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This category allows companies to gain insights into career industry leaders, career development practitioners or closely related career services and overseas learning trips at group discounted rates.
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Corporate members should be legally registered entities/companies in Singapore with a keen interest in career development or closely related services.
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Corporate members do not have the right to vote or contribute to the CDAS decision-making process.
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6) Student - SGD 30/annum
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To qualify for student membership, one must produce a valid student card or documentary evidence upon application
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Student members do not have the right to vote or contribute to the CDAS decision-making process