WELCOME!
We are excited that you have decided to join AFETT, the leading network for professional women in Trinidad & Tobago.
Application Process
The membership application process begins with the submission of the online application form, after which, if you meet the membership criteria, you will be contacted by our Secretariat, and as a provisional member, invited to attend 2 monthly meetings. We want to be sure that you know what our organisation is about and that you will get what you expect out of AFETT, before you join. After attending those meetings, you will be contacted by a membership officer to find out if AFETT is really for you. Your application then goes to the Board for final approval. Please be patient with us – the process can take some time, but we try to be as thorough as possible to ensure that AFETT is really right for you.
Please note: The Board reserves the right to deny membership.
Commitment
Before you apply, you should know that being an AFETT member involves considerable commitment. In order to get the most out of the Association, particularly in terms of networking, you will be expected to attend monthly membership meetings, which are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. You will also be required to join one of several committees which also hold monthly meetings. There is a minimum commitment of attending 50% of meetings during a year, as per our Constitution.
AFETT is an association of volunteers so work done with / for the Association will be unpaid, unless specifically tendered for and approved by the Board.
FEES
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Fee |
Amount |
Comment |
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Initial Membership Fee once membership application approved by Board between January
and June. |
TT$525 |
This fee includes $150 for the administration of your membership, AFETT shirt and
new member’s kit. |
|
Initial Membership Fee once membership application approved by Board between September
and December. |
TT$340 |
There is a prorated membership fee for membership approval in the last quarter of
the year. This fee includes $150 for the administration of your membership, AFETT
shirt and new member’s kit. |
|
Annual Membership Fees thereafter. |
TT$375 |
Invoices sent out by end of December and payment mandatory by March 31st or membership
revoked. |
|
Monthly Meeting Fees. |
TT$80 - $100
|
There is usually a nominal fee for attending the regular monthly meetings. |
|
Leadership Seminar and Workshop Fees. |
Varies |
The cost of attending special seminars and workshops put on by AFETT will vary. |
Membership Criteria
In order to be eligible for Full Membership, the applicant must be a working female citizen, permanent resident or working professional in Trinidad and Tobago. The applicant must meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) University Degree eg. BA, B Sc, MBA, M Sc, LLB plus at least five (5) years experience at middle or senior management level
(2) Specialist Qualification eg. ACCA plus at least five (5) years experience at middle or senior management level
(3) At least 5 years relevant experience in her field AND fall in one of the following categories:
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Professional in a specialist field, eg. Lawyer, Doctor, Engineer
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Designer, Artist
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Middle Manager
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Senior Manager
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Business Owner /Operator / Entrepreneur – self employed for no less than two (2) years
(4) Deemed by the AFETT Board of Directors to possess one or more of the following characteristics:
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Opinion Leader
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Respected by the community for achievement in excellence in any area eg - sports, music, art, drama, culture.
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Any other qualities deemed appropriate by the board
Apply Now
Please start your application process by completing the
online application form.