According to a recent national poll, more than 80 percent of hiring managers surveyed cited involvement in trade or industry associations as beneficial to an employee’s career. Joining FTA signals commitment and dedication to your career that will be noticed by your future employer, and equips you with the knowledge and personal connections that will give you a head start.
FTA student membership is complimentary, however,
the following criteria must be met:
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Enrolled in a graphic communications program.
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Attending an FTA educational member school.
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Must be a full-time student (minimum 12 credits).
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Class schedule or transcript confirming the above information.
“Being a student member of FTA made the transition into a professional role much easier. With the networking abilities that are created throughout the FTA community and at events, I was able to start my career already having dozens of contacts to approach for not only business-related activities but also for professional development advice.”
Benefits of Being an FTA Student Member
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Learn about the latest trends by reading FLEXO Magazine, and Inside the FTA and EHS Direct e-newsletters.
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A complimentary listing in FLEXO’s annual SourceBook issue.
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Take advantage of valuable resources and members-only content found in MemberConnect.
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Complimentary registration to Forum, INFOFLEX and Fall Conference.
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Free technical, environmental, health and safety information.
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Member pricing on FTA’s robust library of educational resources such as FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances) 6.0 and the FIRST Certification Program.
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Exchange ideas with leaders and industry experts through numerous networking opportunities.
Upon graduating, you can extend your complimentary student membership for one full year and continue to receive all the same great benefits!
(Must have been enrolled as a full-time student, held an active FTA Student Membership and graduated less than one year ago.)
Become an FTA Student Member
Questions About FTA Student Membership?
Contact FTA Membership Manager Susan Raab at 631-737-6020, ext. 111.
