Click here for an online Membership Application.

Click here for a printable Adobe PDF application.

CCA provides a variety of benefits and services for its members and the compensation industry, including:

Educational Workshops - Offered through the CCA Institute, these classes on various compensation topics are designed to provide a solid foundation for those who are new to compensation or those who want to learn more about compensation. The classes provide practical knowledge and hands-on learning experiences. These classes are designed for compensation specialists, human resources generalists and other interested professionals. See Events for more details on the CCA Institute.

Programs - CCA conducts or co-sponsors programs and events, including our popular Breakfast Briefings, designed to enhance members' knowledge and skills. The organization also offers half-day Symposiums, an Annual Keynote Address/Business meeting, and a Holiday educational an networking event. Most of our program presentations are available online following the meetings, subject to presenter approval, and can be accessed via member login.

Community - CCA is LinkedIn® - CCA has formed a LinkedIn® group to serve the Chicago Compensation Community. Visit LinkedIn and register for free. Then visit and join the CCA group.

Online Membership Directory - An invaluable networking tool, the membership directory lists members alphabetically as well as by company for easy reference of the companies represented within the CCA membership. Access is restricted to members only.

Career Center - Members may list employment opportunities at discount rates. CCA encourages all local organizations to utilize the job listing features to find qualified, local candidates.

Resources - Pulse surveys, research and surveys, white papers and other hot topics, and consultant access are available for our members. Many of these tools are provided by our consulting sponsor members.

CCA is run entirely by volunteer members and utilizes many vendor resources in the metropolitan area. We are always looking for volunteers to be speakers at meetings, as well as work on committees, such as programs, membership, web site and the newsletter.