Welcome to the ATD Appalachia Chapter Website!



Our Mission:


The Association for Talent Development Appalachia Chapter strives to work alongside government, corporations, counties, and municipalities to provide expertise, solutions and opportunities that advance workplace learning, performance, and change efforts in the states of West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia.



Our Vision:


To establish the Appalachia Chapter of the Association for Talent Development as the premier organization for learning and development professionals within and adjacent to the state of West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow.


Who Are We?


Since 1967, the Association for Talent Development Appalachia Chapter has been affiliated with the National ATD Organization, a leading professional organization focused on the promotion of workplace learning and performance (WLP). We are open to WLPs from a variety of backgrounds, including corporate trainers, external consultants, people considering entering the field, human resource professionals, career development professionals, training managers, and many more. 

As an organization, we strive to meet the professional development needs of the talent development community throughout West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. 


We Need YOU!

In order for our chapter to be successful, we need YOU! The strength of our chapter is in our membership. Together, we strengthen the talent development community and our profession. Our overall focus is to engage members, provide the best value possible, and foster connections among the community. We value you as members and look forward to supporting your needs. We hope to see you at an upcoming event! 


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