Sign Companies Spark Interest for Next Workforce Generation
Thousands of students around the country are now thinking about careers in the sign and visual communications industry after a very successful Sign Manufacturing Day 2015. Sixteen companies in 20 locations took part in the event showcasing our industry to more than 1,000 participating students.
Sign companies hosted students from area middle, high vocational and technical schools and community colleges as part of the event. Students toured shop floors, viewed demonstrations of the jobs available within a shop and asked lots of questions. More importantly, these budding young professionals were able to connect the dots between their current skills and interests and how they translate into a career in the sign and visual communications industry. Some students even inquired about potential internships. Due to the high interest from schools, some companies will be hosting more tours in the weeks to come to accommodate those who couldn’t make it last Friday.
Sign Manufacturing Day was held October 3, 2014 in conjunction with Manufacturing Day, sponsored by National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
Sign Manufacturing Day is just one initiative by ISA’s Workforce Development team whose purpose is to work to reverse the trend of a diminishing pool of qualified workers by creating partnerships and programs that promote the sign and visual communications industry as a great career option. For more information on ISA’s Workforce Development efforts, contact Alison Kent.
