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Educational Membership is available to individuals who are engaged in training and education of students within the design drafting/graphic profession.

Educational Members are Professional Members and titled as ‘Professional in Education’.

 

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Enhance your career within ADDA by becoming involved.

ADDA offers many opportunities for individuals to become an active member of the organization

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 Design Drafting Week takes place the same week as the ADDA National Conference.   It has been set aside by ADDA to honor all of the individuals who are engaged in the profession of design drafting and graphic arts.

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Professional Certification is an on-line examination provided by ADDA to establish a credentialing system based on an individual's competency level. 

The examinations are based on years of experience or training level.  Examinations are Professional Level but are available to students.   Examinations may be taken at any approved testing site or through a proctor approved by ADDA.   Professional Certification through ADDA is a 3 year lifespan, from date of certification and requires renewal.

ADDA Allows On-Site Proctoring of All Examinations
Proctor and SIte Approval Required   Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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ADDA offers program accreditation to institutions when requested or required.  The ADDA Accreditation is a two part process.  Part 1 is completing the self-evaluation.  Part 2 is the site visit, interviews and verification of all documentation.  ADDA Accreditation and ADDA Curriculum Certification will meet most state and federal requirements for funding.


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Chapters are ADDA's Student Organizations.
ADDA Chapters consist of students who are involved in Design, Drafting and Graphics Programs.  Members can be involved in several training areas such as; drafting, design, pre-engineering, visual communications and other related graphic based classes.  Chapters are designed very similar to those of other student organizations and can coincide with little effort.

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The ADDA Design Drafting Contest is an annual event which is open to any student member of ADDA or any student enrolled in an ADDA Certified Program.

Click HERE  for list of Current Winners

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Institutional Membership is offered to groups of three or more individuals employed in education.  This membership is offered to instructors, administrators or other individuals which are employed at an educational facility where design drafting/graphic programs are taught.  Other educators may be included as part of this group.

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ADDA supports and endorses continuing education and training at every level and stage of the individual’s career. Continuing education can consist of courses, videos, on-line training, post-secondary and vocational training in single or multiple programs that meets the individual’s requirements.

 ADDA will attempt to provide a comprehensive list of many opportunities to assist you as a member.  Read more and follow the links below for a listing and contact information.

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ADDA Employment Center is operated by JobTarget.  Within this area you may search for a job openingsby posting your resume, or advertise for a position within your company or other companies.  There is no charge for posting a resume.

Please contact the office for specifics.

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Professional Recertification is rquired for all Certified Drafters, Certified Design Drafter, Certified Designers, Cetified Digital Designers, Certified Imaging Technolist or Technicians.

Professional Certification through ADDA has a 3 year lifespan and requires renewal.

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How to become a Authorized Testing Site or Certified Testing Site is as simple as completing an application and providing some detailed information.

If your school has Certified Curriculum through ADDA the process is even easier.

Download Testing Site Applications

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Curriculum Certification is a specialized copyrighted program certification process developed  by ADDA to assist educational facilities and vocational training institutions for aligning their educational process to meet or exceed industry standards. 

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The ADDA Annual Poster Contest is specifically designed for students who wish to challenge their ability in the development of a poster to promote Design Drafting Week.