Young Professionals

Make connections that move your career forward as a young professional member of IAAPA. From special education sessions and networking opportunities at IAAPA events to recognition for your hard work, IAAPA offers young professionals the tools and resources you need to create memorable guest experiences and develop your future.

Expand Your Professional Knowledge

Tap into IAAPA's global membership and learn from fellow young professionals at amusement parks and attractions around the world.

Be Recognized IAAPA Awards celebrate the strongest part of our industry—our people. The IAAPA Young Professional of the Year Award honors those rising stars who embrace and exemplify the qualities of the amusement park and attractions industry and the mission of IAAPA as a whole. Read More

Be an Ambassador The IAAPA Show Ambassador program provides emerging industry professionals with hands-on experience at IAAPA Expos. Read More

Mentor/Mentee Program Do you have the drive and determination to be among the next generation's leaders in the amusement and attractions industry? Read More

Qualifications for Young Professional Membership

To be considered a young professional member of IAAPA, you must be under 35 years of age and employed by an IAAPA member company or individual membership.

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Young Professionals

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Qualifications for Young Professional Membership

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