Professional Associations can allow you to meet other people in your field. Here are professional organizations which may be of interest to students in the Business Office Applications Department:
The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a professional organization with continuing education opportunities, an annual conference, and a career center.
The American Society of Administrative Professionals is free to join and offers video training, webinars, and a mentoring program.
The Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals has a newsletter, job search service, and a salary survey.