2012 Emerging Professionals Workshop

AIGA Connecticut & The Creative Group (TCG) 2012 Emerging Professionals Workshop What does it take to launch and build a successful career as a designer? AIGA CT & TCG’s 2012 Emerging Professionals Workshop presents insights for students and young professionals on how to land a job and stay in-demand in today’s creative business environment. Through an interactive panel discussion at CCSU, The Creative Group, Cronin & Co., ESPN and Chris Piascik will provide their unique perspectives on the skills and attitudes needed to succeed. After the discussion, students and young professionals may opt to have a portfolio review* by the panel, in addition to some of CT’s top creative minds. At the event, AIGA CT will also reveal its new and innovative Emerging Professionals Program, which provides an opportunity for young professionals to use creativity to benefit their communities. Stay tuned... more exciting details and participants will be announced soon! ---------- Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Registration, coffee & refreshments: 9:30 Panel Discussion: 10:00 – 12:00 Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 Portfolio Review: 1:00 – 3:00 Central Connecticut State University Vance Academic Center 105 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT 06050 Directions | Campus Map Professionals: $15 Students: Free with Student ID, thanks to our presenting sponsor, TCG and additional support from CCSU. Seats are limited! * Students and young professionals who wish to participate in the portfolio review MUST pre-register for this option. No walk-ins allowed. Please bring around 5 samples of your work -- Printed and digital formats are both acceptable and work in-progress is also welcome.