Membership offers school-based educators a platform to engage more deeply in a community of like-minded colleagues who are committed to counseling and contributing to a global effort focused on preparing students for the future.

Membership Includes:

• Access to apply for the IC3 Institute-sponsored, no-cost training programs: Embark, Empower, and Enrich, all grounded in the foundational Counseling Laboratory® pedagogy
• Discounted registration to attend select IC3 events, such as the Annual IC3 Conference & Expo 
• Access to a comprehensive member directory of global schools and universities
• Access to our Resource Library & ongoing learning sessions
• Access to 2025 IC3 Counselor's Resource Handbook
• Access to IC3 Institute research publications
• Access to an archive of recorded sessions and learning content curated by thought leaders across the global education ecosystem.
• Access to digital media toolkit, including suite of social media membership badges
• Periodic meditation sessions to support well-being and mindfulness

Please Note: Membership is a prerequisite to apply for IC3 Institute training programs, though it does not guarantee admission. Program entry is subject to the specific selection criteria and review process for each program.*

Membership Dues 

To ensure equity and accessibility, the annual membership dues for schools are based on their average annual tuition and fees per student in high school (grades 9–12). This tiered structure allows schools of all sizes and resource-levels to participate meaningfully in the IC3 Institute community while supporting the sustainability of counseling programs globally.

Here are the details of the membership fees

Please note: Membership dues are annual, renewed automatically each year with an invoice provided. All membership applications are subject to verification and approval by the IC3 Leadership Committees. Submission of a membership application does not guarantee membership.

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Designed for higher education institutions seeking deeper engagement with the global school community, the IC3 Institute’s membership offers opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and access to valuable research and resources.

Membership Includes:

• Discounted registration to attend select IC3 events, such as the Annual IC3 Conference & Expo 
• Access to a comprehensive member directory of global schools and universities
• Access to ongoing learning sessions
• Access to branding and ad opportunities in the IC3 Institute Resource Library and key IC3 publications, such as the IC3 Counselor's Resource Handbook 
• Access to IC3 Institute research publications
• Access to an archive of recorded sessions and learning content curated by thought leaders across the global education ecosystem.
• Access to digital media toolkit, including suite of social media membership badges
• Periodic meditation sessions to support well-being and mindfulness

Membership Dues

Please note: Membership dues are annual, renewed automatically each year with an invoice provided. All membership applications are subject to verification and approval by the IC3 Leadership Committees. Submission of a membership application does not guarantee membership. 

Whether you're a non-profit, government body, or a corporate entity, membership offers a platform to engage with a global education community. Through collaboration, visibility, and access to exclusive resources, organizations can contribute meaningfully to the advancement of career and college counseling worldwide.

Membership Includes:

• Discounted registration to attend select IC3 events, such as the Annual IC3 Conference & Expo
• Access to a comprehensive member directory of global schools and universities
• Access to ongoing learning sessions
• Access to branding and ad opportunities in the IC3 Institute Resource Library and key IC3 publications, such as the IC3 Counselor's Resource Handbook 
• Access to IC3 Institute research publications
• Access to an archive of recorded sessions and learning content curated by thought leaders across the global education ecosystem.
• Access to digital media toolkit, including suite of social media membership badges
• Periodic meditation sessions to support well-being and mindfulness

Membership Dues

Please note: Membership dues are annual, renewed automatically each year with an invoice provided. All membership applications are subject to verification and approval by the IC3 Leadership Committees. Submission of a membership application does not guarantee membership.

This membership category is designed to keep lifelong learners and emerging professionals connected to the evolving landscape of education and counseling. Whether you're just beginning your journey or continuing your contribution beyond active service, IC3 offers opportunities for learning, engagement, and global connection.

Membership Includes:

• Access to ongoing learning sessions
• Priority access to nominate school-based delegates for IC3 Institute programs 
• Access to IC3 Institute research publications
• Access to an archive of recorded sessions and learning content curated by thought leaders across the global education ecosystem
• Access to digital media toolkit, including suite of social media membership badges
• Periodic meditation sessions to support well-being and mindfulness

Membership Dues

Please note: Membership dues are annual and renewed automatically each year, with an invoice provided. Individual memberships are not transferable. All membership applications are subject to verification and approval by the IC3 Leadership Committees. Submission of a membership application does not guarantee membership.