What:
The American Society of Travel Agents' Southern California Chapter (SoCal
ASTA) and The Travel Institute have partnered to offer full scholarships to
active members looking to earn their Certified Travel Associate (CTA),
Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) and Certified Travel Industry Executive
(CTIE) designation from The Travel Institute. Agents can save as much as
$550 depending on which program they choose.
Why It Matters:
Both The Travel Institute and SoCal ASTA are demonstrating their investment
in agent education, as well as helping to reduce the barrier to entry for
new agents. SoCal ASTA members who meet the scholarship requirements have
no excuse not to further their career and would be wise to take advantage
of the savings.
Fast Facts:
- Scholarship requirements for the three certification programs include:
being an active SoCal ASTA member; completing and submitting the
application by April 30, 2017; attend at least one SoCal ASTA event and/or
volunteering each year; providing one supplier reference on the application
form; providing an agency owner, manager or host reference on the
application form; completing studies within nine months from date of
approval; and returning tuition to SoCal ASTA if certification is not
completed.
- Scholarship applications are available at:
www.thetravelinstitute.formstack.com/forms/astasocal.
What They Are Saying:
"We encourage all ASTA members to earn their credentials, set themselves
apart and simply make an investment of time because SoCal ASTA is offering
you the dollars," said Tama Holve, chapter president of SoCal ASTA and
branch manager at Willett Travel, a Frosch Company.
The Details
American Society of Travel Agents Southern California Chapterwww.socalasta.usThe Travel Institute
www.thetravelinstitute.com
