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STC Washington DC Chapter
Welcome!
Welcome to the Washington, DC Chapter (WDC) of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). STC has the resources you need to help you do your job better and move your career forward. The WDC chapter offers opportunities to network with others in your field, to explore your interests, to expand your education and skills, and to take advantage of "Members Only" 
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What's new on this site Updated 21 August 2008
Put your best work on the map.
Chapter Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Openings Updated 16 August 2008
The WDC Chapter's
2008-2009
Technical Communication Competitions will start soon!
Entry deadline:
7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, 20 October 2008
Judge Applications are now being accepted.
If you'd like to be added to our mailing list for the Call for Entries for this and future competitions, send a message to
Awards
We won a Community of Excellence Award for the 2007-2008 chapter year!
See all the awards earned by the chapter and chapter members.
Jobs & Talent Pool
Job Announcements for STC WDC Members Only 
Updated 15 August 2008
Unrestricted job announcements are at:
Jobs list, page 1 Updated 05 August 2008
Jobs list, page 2 Updated 06 August 2008
Jobs list, page 3 Updated 28 July 2008
Consultants & Contractors Updated 12 August 2008
Talent Pool Updated 10 August 2008
Current and Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events for 2008-2009 for this month and plans for upcoming events.
Directions to Events.
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