The Central Ohio Chapter, ATD, is a professional association of individuals dedicated to workplace learning and performance. Central Ohio ATD provides its approximately 200 members with educational programs, opportunities to exchange knowledge and experiences with fellow practitioners, and other resources for personal and professional growth. The Central Ohio Chapter is one of over 150 chapters world-wide that are a part of ATD. Founded in 1944, ATD is an international, non-profit association of over 70,000 people in 100 countries worldwide working in the field of workplace learning and performance. It is the world's premier professional association and leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues. Central Ohio ATD serves the needs of trainers, educators, administrators, managers, researchers, and consultants in the fields of human resources and organizational development. Members range from independent consultants to associates in small and medium sized businesses, large multinational corporations, government agencies, universities, and colleges.