Workforce Development

With these new courses, you can now earn a digital badge upon completion of one of 71 courses from 9 different learning tracks through ISA’s online learning.

Working with career and technical educators is crucial to ensuring the sign, graphics and visual communications industry has the skilled workforce it needs to expand and maintain its place as one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

Looking to recruit the best employees? More than half of companies in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry have difficulty in finding qualified workers to hire. ISA has solutions to help you find skilled employees to fill this gap.

Taking place on Friday, October 4, sign, graphics and visual communications companies are opening their doors to show students how exiting, engaging and rewarding a career in the sign industry can be.

Some companies have told us they have challenges getting people to show up for scheduled interviews or worse, the first day of work. What do you do? Here are some tips to keep in mind.

ISA launched a new digital badge program and new learning management software on October 1, 2018 which has reinvigorated industry excitement for the online courses. 725 digital badges, and growing, have been awarded, and 145% more participants have purchased courses and company packages. 4 individuals have reached the highest level of participation, earning the “Sign Industry Professional” badge.

This Cyber Monday, get 20% off your $100 job posting with the code CYBER18. Valid until 12/3/18.

With these new courses, you can now earn a digital badge upon completion of one of 68 courses from 9 different learning tracks through ISA’s online learning.

The 2018 Class of the ISA Elite program gathered at ISA’s offices in Alexandria, VA this week or a two day fall leadership retreat where they reviewed and discussed leadership styles. Each participant analyzed their own leadership style and left with a tangible action plan to grow and develop as strong leaders in the industry.

One of the most popular of the 15 available assessments is “21st Century Skills for Workplace Success.” The assessment measures proficiency in math, writing, work ethic and teamwork – the critical mix of knowledge and soft skills that are crucial for success in today’s work environment.

Upon completion of an online learning course, you will receive a digital certificate showing your proficiency to share on your resume or social profiles. Digital badges are a portable, verifiable and secure way to showcase the skills and competencies you have learned.