This year, we’ve added new pathways to our PiPN program.  In order to better serve both aspiring needlearts professionals, as well as TNNA’s membership, we’ve developed three different "routes" to pave the way into our industry. 

Route #1 is the same as it has been in the past.  Students from colleges across the country are invited to participate in, what we now call, the PiPN Summer Scholar Program.  A partnership with the University of Akron, Akron OH, this program is a 6 credit-hour summer experience. 

Route #2 is open to any student interested in an internship.  Those participating do not need to attend the University of Akron’s program. Rather, the internship is taken through their own schools, and students must comply with the requirements of their own colleges.  In this case, students may register with PiPN and be matched with appropriate internship opportunities.  Internships may take place any time during the year.

Route #3 is open to anyone not attending a college or university but interested in a career in the needlearts.  Apprentices may not already be or own professional needlearts companies. As in Route #2, these opportunities may take place any time during the year.

More information about each new route can be found at TNNA.org.