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PiPN 2010
TNNA members:
- energize your business
- find an extra set of hands
- help strengthen the future of our industry
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Pathways into Professional Needlearts (PiPN)
Now's the time to find the perfect internship.
Over 30 TNNA members have opened up more than 35 positions in their companies, and offered to mentor students as part of PiPN 2010.
Detailed information about PiPN 2010 opportunities available NOW. Download here:
2010 PiPN internships listing as of 2/7/10.
Bagsmith, Shaker Heights OH
Barbara Bergsten, Chagrin Falls OH
Be Sweet, Sausolito CA
Cestari, Ltd., Churchville VA in partnership with Hand Painted Knitting Yarns
City Knits, Detroit MI
CNS Yarns, Montreal, Canada
Coats & Clark, Charlotte NC – filled
Colonial Needle, White Plains NY
Cowgirl Yarn, Laramie WY – more information to come
Crooked Fence Alpacas, Mona UT
Fiber Arts Yarn Shop, Cape May NJ – more information to come
Fine Points, Cleveland OH
Handworks Studios, headquartered in Narberth PA (5 positions)
Knitgrrl, Cleveland OH
Knitting on the Square, Chardon OH
Kreinik Manufacturing, Parkersburg WV (2) – more information to come
Maria’s Knitting & Crochet, Chula Vista CA – more information to come
Misti International Alpaca, Arequipa Peru (2)
Plymouth Yarn Co., Bristol PA – more information to come
Red Barn Yarn, Pasadena CA – more information to come
SOHO Publishing, New York, NY (2)
Stitches Etc., Cleveland OH
Tanglewood Fiber Creations, St. Helens OR (2)
The Needlepoint Boutique, Collingswood NJ
The Stitchin’ Den, Estes Park CO – more information to come
Yarn Designers Boutique, Big Bear City CA
More companies are signing up daily. Detailed information about PiPN 2010 opportunities available NOW
Download 2010 PiPN Overview, schedule and requirements for potential hosts, interns or apprentices
2010 PiPN Student/Apprentice Application
NEW for 2010: PiPN adds more pathways!
Route #1: PiPN Scholar
PiPN 2010 summer programs are being offered at the University of Akron, Akron OH. Plans are underway to establish other PiPN programs at schools across the country.
The PiPN Scholar Program is made up of two separate classes for a total of 6 credit hours. The first (3 credits) is a hands-on course teaching all the needlearts techniques — knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch and embroidery. The second (3 credits) is an 8 week long program during which time the student works on-site with a select host company.
Route #2: Internship only
PiPN 2010 opens the door to students who are not able to participate in a hands-on class, but still wish to intern with a TNNA host company. Internships will all be coordinated through each student's individual college.
Route #3: Apprenticeship
PiPN 2010 also provides a pathway for needlearts enthusiasts not enrolled in a college program but interested in a professional needlearts career.
PiPN opens doors to students interested in a career in the specialty needlearts industry!
In 2006, in association with the University of Akron, Akron OH, TNNA developed an academically acclaimed curriculum designed to introduce young people to professional needlearts and to provide them with a pathway into this growing industry.
Since then, PiPN has brought student interns together from colleges across the country for a very different kind of experience. After an intensive, hands-on workshop and a visit to TNNA's June market, interns spent the rest of the summer working with TNNA host companies — including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, teachers and designers of specialty needlearts. The internships have proven to be extremely beneficial to both the students and mentoring companies.
Interns and hosts were matched based on each party's interests, needs, location preference and availability.
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TNNA Members
PiPN 2010 gives you more opportunities to bring new energy into your company.
Download 2010 application.
This year, you can choose to host:
- a PiPN Scholar — a student who has participated in a TNNA sanctioned hands-on Needlearts class offered by a partner college.
- PiPN 2010 Needlearts Class is being offered at the University of Akron, Akron OH
- a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and interested in becoming part of the fiber arts industry
- an apprentice — a needlearts enthusiast looking for hands-on experience in the professional fiber industry
Be a host in 2010.
Download 2010 application.
Hear what previous hosts
had to say:
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time with (our intern) and she made significant contributions to the operations of my company."
"We have nothing but wonderful things to report about our intern. We really enjoyed having (her) as part of our summer."
"I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the work (our intern) performed this summer."
"I want to express my pleasure at the quality and caliber of intern you have provided me with this summer." |
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Do you know any college students?
Help them take the first step to an exciting and creative career while they earn college credits.
Let them know about PiPN and the opportunities available.
Visit our PiPN Alumni and TNNAPIPNBlog.com
Hear what previous interns had to say:
"I think every day about my experience and how wonderful it was."
"I can't speak highly enough about the staff at (my host company). I was honored to be their guest and intern!"
"The internship program . . . was a blessing. The experiences and knowledge I gained at (my host company) will carry me through a lifetime. It was a wonderful summer. I wish
I could do it again."
"I learned a lot about running a business on a daily basis."
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