The Education and Professional Development Director has overall responsibility for providing Professional Development and Scholarship opportunities to SVBTA chapter members and student business travel industry professionals of the future. 

The core objectives include: defining the GBTA Academy offerings, providing support to our members in pursuit of professional education certificates & certifications, and offering members local opportunities to learn and earn recertification credits. Additionally, the SVBTA Academy serves to expose students who are pursuing careers in our industry to internship, networking, mentor and scholarship opportunities.

A biennial Education Day event, produced by SVBTA, focuses on the most current popular industry topic and also qualifies for recertification credits. Additionally, SVBTA's Education Committee will facilitate study groups for members planning to achieve success in the "Global Travel Professional (GTP)" accreditation exams being held throughout the year.