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Calling All Applicants for the ISA Elite Program

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6 years ago

December 18, 2017

Young Professionals Encouraged to Apply for ISA Elite Program

The ISA Elite program brings together the best and brightest young talent in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry to Orlando next March at the ISA International Sign Expo. Join your peers in an unparalleled educational and networking year-long program that will not only improve your skills as a leader, but also create life long connections in the industry that will help grow your career.

Young Professionals Encouraged to Apply for ISA Elite Program

"ISA Elite is an AWESOME experience. The relationships built and knowledge gained from the ISA staff, board and other Elite members is priceless. I am thankful to be a part of the ISA family and its awesome members that are committed to supporting and advancing one-another and the industry." — Troy Mayer, Vice President, CREATIVE Signage Systems, MD

Apply now! The deadline for applications is January 5. All accepted applications will be confirmed by February 2.

Who’s eligible to apply?
All applicants must have been born after January 1, 1983, and must currently be working in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry.

Selected participants will receive:
• 3 nights hotel accommodation at ISA Sign Expo 2018;
• Free entry to the trade show and all education sessions;
• $250 travel stipend;
• Unique networking opportunities with fellow sign, graphics and visual communications industry professionals and the ISA Board of Directors;
• Participation in a follow up 2-day leadership retreat at the ISA office in October 2018; and
• The opportunity to make lifelong friendships with your peers in the industry.

Visit signexpo.org/elite for full program details.

Know someone who may be interested in the ISA Elite program? Nominate a colleague or peer here: signexpo.org/isa-elite-program-nomination-form.

"I have been in the sign industry for over 13 years now and the Elite program was an invaluable experience. You cannot make the connections you will make in this program anywhere else. The sign industry is huge as a whole, but this program gives you a small community that you can relate to, and people you can call on when in need. It gives you the resources and the network to do so. This is an experience that you will be able to build upon for the rest of your sign career." — Amanda Lauridsen, Account Manager/ Designer, Precise Sign, AZ

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