Student Membership

CIWM Student membership is completely free and available to full-time students and apprentices. Get access to an excellent source of information, advice and support as you progress through your course and prepare for a successful career in the sustainability, resources and waste sector.

Is Student membership right for me?

CIWM’s Student membership is perfect for you if you are a full-time student or apprentice and are interested in a career within the sustainability, resources and waste management sector. With the wealth of valuable resources and support at your fingertips, there’s no better way to prepare for your first steps out into the world of work.

Using Student membership as a stepping stone

Many Student members go on to become Affiliate or Associate members upon completion of their course. There’s a clear path of membership grades that will support you at each and every stage of your career as you progress within the resources and waste sector.

What our student members have to say

“CIWM makes me feel part of a great community, allowing me to participate and learn side-by-side with the best professionals in the sector which helps me to constantly improve and work towards my career goals.”

“As an apprentice, I’ve learnt that your hard work should and will be appreciated. I’ve also learnt how to appreciate where I’ve come from and how to communicate with a range of people, how I fit into the workplace and to focus on the big picture. CIWM have supported me throughout my apprenticeship by offering webinars which I have taken part in, particularly through the pandemic, and have kept me updated with anything going on in the waste industry."