The Association for Computing Machinery provides educational programs, conferences, networking opportunities, publications and journals, and other resources for computer practitioners. CompTIA is a nonprofit trade association that offers education and certification programs, advocacy, and philanthropy for the information technology industry. The Computing Research Association provides events and resources for organizations that are involved in computer science, information, and engineering, including industry, government, and academia. The National Center for Women and Information Technology is a nonprofit organization that aims to advance women's participation in information technology from early education through to corporate and entrepreneurial careers. The Telecommunications Industry Association "brings together communities of interest across—technology, government affairs, standards, and business performance—to enable high-speed networks and accelerate next-generation information and communications technology innovation." Other useful organizations include the Network Professional Association and USENIX, the Advanced Computing Systems Association.
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