The St. Louis Web Developers Organization is an affiliate
chapter of the International Webmasters Association. The IWA provides and fosters professional advancement opportunities among individuals dedicated to or pursuing a Web
career, and to work diligently to enhance their effectiveness, image, and professionalism as they attract and serve their clients and employers.
Read more about the IWA (reproduced from the IWA Web site):
IWA Official Mission Statement
Provide and foster professional advancement opportunities among individuals dedicated to or pursuing a Web career, and to work diligently to enhance their effectiveness, image, and professionalism as they attract and serve their clients and employers.
Pioneering the Web Profession
IWA, a non-profit professional association, is the industry's recognized leader in providing educational and certification standards for Web professionals. IWA's initiatives support a number of official chapters around the world. IWA's accomplishments include the industry's first guidelines for ethical and professional standards, Web certification and education programs, specialized employment resources, and technical assistance to individuals and businesses.
IWA Goals and Objectives:
Maintain Association's status as the leading organization for Web professionals. Provide superior educational programs to include Certified Web Professional programs. Maintain Association's status as the leading organization for Web professionals. Support a global network of official IWA chapters. Promote IWA's member database to the international business community as "The Web Resource for Businesses." Provide members with name affiliation recognized by employers and clients worldwide. Maintain universal standards on ethical and professional practices for all Web professionals. IWA Philosophy:
The International Webmasters Association is an individual membership association organized solely for the benefit of its members. Members shall be dedicated to self-development, sharing ideas, and developing professional contacts. IWA members, in their professional conduct, shall be guided by IWA's Standards of Professional Practices and a Code of Ethics to provide superior service to their employers and clients. Professional Development shall be the cornerstone of the IWA.
Membership Benefits (Individuals):
IWA provides several member services and benefits including: Listing of professional member profile in international member database. Employment opportunities through IWA's job resources. Enhanced public perception of the individual member as well as the company with which he or she is associated. Opportunity for a wide range of professional contacts. Leadership roles at the chapter, regional and international levels are opportunities for personal and professional growth. A Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice. Affiliation with the World's first organization for Webmasters. IWA Membership Includes:
Webmasters, Web site developers, graphic designers, programmers, multimedia specialists, system administrators, educators, eCommerce Specialists, Intranet/Extranet specialists, and others who participate in the development, monitoring and management of Web sites.
Who May Join IWA:
Any individual who will contribute to the development, integrity, and the advancement of the Web profession and the objectives of the IWA.