Signstein
New Member
Seeking advice on best ways to re-engage with the sign industry. I've been making signs for over 15 years but for the past 6 years I've been mostly isolated from what's going on out in the real world. I work in a small shop at a theme park, so I'm exposed to very little beyond the next new event or attraction. We don't get visits from company reps, we don't experiment with new or different media, we don't invest in new equipment or technology, and we don't attend seminars, tradeshows or otherwise practice any type of continued education. I'm coming to realize that my continued growth in this industry is going to be solely my own responsibility. I want to keep learning, to try new things, to develop new skills. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this? Signing up to this forum is a first step for me. Are there online courses I can take? Are there accreditation programs to enroll in? I'm sure tradeshows are cancelled for the foreseeable future. What other ways are there for me to get back in touch with the industry?