Benefits of membership include networking with local business professionals, conferences, competitive and social activities with other PBL chapters, professional development, various projects in support of charitable organizations, and social events. Membership is open to all interested students. The association provides educational services and resources to adults who work with young children and publishes a bi-monthly journal, Young Children, and books on current practices and trends in early childhood education and care. Student Advisors Student Advisors assist the Admissions Department by guiding new students through the orientation day process and answering questions that new students may have during their first few weeks or succeeding mods. Other duties include assisting the College's Open House for prospective students, annual Campus Day activities, and special events.
Advisors are, in effect, mentors and ambassadors of the school.
The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program is an activity directed by the Accounting Department in cooperation with the Education Coordinator and District Director of the Internal Revenue Service. From February through April 15 of each year, students prepare tax returns for individuals from the Greater Portland area. Participating students learn a great deal about providing services to the general public and gain valuable experience in one of their major areas of study.