As a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), you have access to amenities such as leadership, training, professional development, mentoring opportunities, and career placement services. With your NSBE membership, you will be able to receive discounts on consumer products and services through our numerous discount programs. New for 2008-2009, you will be able to join other technical organizations at a discounted price. Keep an eye out for a list of these programs and organizations. While all enjoy many membership benefits, some are specific to each membership demographic:
NBSE Members: 2 great ways you can save with Lenovo the makers of ThinkPad notebook!
Lenovo is pleased to provide the National Society of Black Engineers with this great offer on it's entire product line, including the award winning ThinkPad® notebook, new and highly acclaimed IdeaPad multimedia notebooks, innovative ThinkCentre™ desktops and computing accessories.
1) Receive instant savings with discounted web pricing; Join NSBE Now
2) In Addition, save up to 15% with your NSBE discount.
Because of NSBE’s strong relationship with Ford Motor Company, our members have the opportunity to participate in the Partner Recognition program. It allows you to purchase or lease eligible Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Volvo vehicles at Ford Motor Company’s very attractive X-Plan price (S-Plan for Mazda), with no price negotiation at the dealership. Some vehicles are excluded, and used vehicles are ineligible. Residents in the same household of the eligible member also qualify for the Partner Recognition Program. Driver's licenses' will be required for proof of residence. Join NSBE now!
Kaplan now offers complete test preparation for NSBE members. This includes SAT ACT, GRE, GMAT preparation, as well as Professional Licensing services such as FE and PE preparation. NSBE members have access to over 160 test preparation centers throughout the United States most of which are on college and university campuses for convenience. National and local Kaplan professionals are available to support all NSBE learning needs. Here is what you are entitled to as a NSBE member:
- High School PCI Members: Kaplan provides $75 off any PSAT, SAT and ACT preparation class, premium online product, tutoring, or admissions consulting.
- Collegiate and Alumni/Technical Professional Members:
- Kaplan provides $75 off any GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or MCAT preparation class, premium online product, tutoring, Deluxe product, and admissions consulting.
- Kaplan also provides 25% off exam preparation materials for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exams.
- Professional Development books published by Kaplan are also discounted at 35% for members of NSBE.
- Exam Preparation Sessions: Kaplan will conduct Exam Preparation sessions at the NSBE Annual National Convention each year and at all 6 Fall Regional Conferences.
Did you know you qualify for the GM Supplier Discount?
As a NSBE Alumni member, it’s easy to get a great deal on a new GM vehicle and you can combine your supplier discount with the most current incentives. Just contact the NSBE Membership Team at membership@nsbe.org to get your company code and follow the three easy steps below.
Only for Alumni, Alumni Affiliate, and Lifetime Members!
Just follow these 3 easy steps!
1. Log on to gmsupplierdiscount.com or click on the logo above.
Enter your Company Code.
2. Follow the prompts to obtain your
Personal Authorization Number.
3. Take your Personal Authorization Number to a participating dealer
to get your vehicle discount!
NSBE members are able to take advantage of a 10% discount at over 5,000 participating Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn® and Suburban Extended Stay® brand hotels worldwide! Make reservations conveniently by booking online at http://www.nsbe.org/membership/www.choicehotels.com or by calling 800-258-2847. Don't forget you must book in advance and reference the NSBE Special Rate Identification number.
Also take advantage of the added benefits of Choice Hotel's Choice Privileges® rewards program along with your NSBE discount! Earn points towards airline miles or room nights at any Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, or MainStay Suites® properties in the U.S., Canada, Mexico or Caribbean! How? It is simple. Sign up to be a Choice Privileges® member by clicking here to go to their website or calling 800-770-6800. Membership is FREE! When making your reservations be sure to reference both your NSBE Special Rate Identification number and your personal Choice Privileges® identification number. Join now and start earning points!
NSBE now offers all of its members a new membership discount program with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. As a member of NSBE, you are entitled to:
10% off at airport locations
5% off at neighborhood locations
No additional driver fees
No under 25 years of age fees!
You can save even more just by booking your reservations online. Booking your reservation online will guarantee that you are getting the lowest rate that Enterprise has to offer. Online rates vary from state to state. And you still get 10% off of the online rates by entering in the NSBE program number.
As a member of the NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS, you are now eligible to enjoy a 20% discount immediately with the JoS. A. Bank Corporate Discount Card. The Corporate Card guarantees you the following benefits at JoS. A. Bank Clothiers:
*20% off all regularly priced merchandise at our over 340 stores nationwide
*20% off all regularly priced merchandise when you order from our catalog and web-site
*Free garment pressing service for life
*24-hour tailoring service upon request
*Advance notice of sales and exclusive in-store events
*Exclusive invitations to Corporate Sale Events
*Spouses and dependents share these benefits
You have three easy options for obtaining your FREE Corporate Discount Card:
1)Visit any of the 340 store locations, present proof of association with NSBE, and receive your Corporate Card immediately. (Proof may consist of a business card or membership card)
2)Call 800-285-2265 to have your Corporate Card mailed to your home or office.
3)Complete the application and fax to (410) 239-5825 or e-mail a request to corporatecard@jos-a-bank.com
GEICO OFFERS SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS.
Under the new program, NSBE members are eligible for an 8 percent discount off car insurance with GEICO. The discount is available in 46 states plus the District of Columbia.
In addition, GEICO offers money-saving discounts such as multi-car, five-year good driver, 50-plus, anti-lock brake, and anti-theft device. In a recent survey, policyholders reported saving an average of $500 when they switched their car insurance to GEICO. GEICO also offers convenient payment plans, 24-hour access for sales, service and claims, as well as a countrywide network of claims adjusters.
To find out how much you can save with GEICO, call 1-800-368-2734, and be sure to mention that you are a NSBE member. If you already have a GEICO policy, call to discuss whether you qualify for the NSBE member discount.
Hertz offers NSBE members special year-round discounts on daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure travel domestically or abroad.
Take advantage of year-round savings! Avis offers NSBE members great money-saving coupons on top of special weekend, weekly and monthly rates. Simply present a printed coupon with your next rental and save.
As a member, you can join two organizations for a lower price. We currently have joint membership opportunities with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)* and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
* SWE joint membership available only to Alumni members from May 1 through December 31 annually. Mid-year applications will not be accepted.
* ASME membership year begins October 1 through September 30