NORTHWEST
ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION

○ The EPC works to create and gather resources to help early professionals in their transition to practice. This includes: ■ Addressing issues around transition to practice ■ Creating opportunities to develop career skills and leadership development ■ Fostering professional networking and mentorship ○ Resources can be found on the NATA EPC (https://www.nata.org/professional-interests/more/career-stages/early-professionals)page

○ National Level: ■ You can find open positions and their application requirements on NATA Gather. ■ Check out the Volunteer page on the NATA website! ○ District Level: ■ Keep an eye out for committee openings from our secretary. ■ If you have a specific committee in mind, reach out to the chair to explore opportunities for involvement, even if no positions are currently available. ● You can find committee contacts here.(https://www.nwata.org/committees) ○ State Level: ■ If you can attend your state meetings, consider connecting with the committee leaders in person! ■ State Committee Pages ● Alaska (https://www.alaskaata.org/committees) ● Idaho (https://www.idahoata.org/team-4) ● Montana (http://www.mtata.org/executive-council.html) (http://www.mtata.org/executive-council.html) ● Oregon (https://www.oregonathletictrainerssociety.com/committees) ● Washington (https://www.wsata.org/committee-chairs)

○ Make sure you update your address and any other relevant information on the NATA. This will update what District you’re categorized in and place you on the District email list. ○ Reach out to your State

○ NavigATe: D10 Mentorship Initiative ○ An organized mentorship match program within the NWATA, creating a structured connection between veteran and early professional athletic trainers ○ How to join?     ■ Sign up here: Mentee (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd-3Cq2UQKNHZgO0eAt5El0rIzOzyACD0WDq8pnieWuWXA8w/viewform)(ATs certified 0-6 years) || Mentor (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk_7Ur_wi0LrnfM6EbOLThBMvMPdxzSd-vh_YSfUKbIf37JA/viewform)(ATs certified >5 years)     ■ Applications are open until Mid-July     ■ Cohorts run from the start of August to the end of May ○ Join the NATA Gather Early Professionals AT Community. There you can ask your fellow early professionals questions and see what they think about different scenarios/topics.

○ Follow us on social media! ■ Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/nata_epc/) nata_epc ■ Facebook:(https://www.facebook.com/NATA.EPC/) Nata Early Professionals Committee ■ X:(https://x.com/nata_epc) NATA_EPC

○ The former Young Professionals Committee split into the Early Professionals’ Committee (EPC) and the Career Advancement Committee (CAC). The CAC serves athletic trainers in years 7-12 of certification. You can find their information here: National (https://www.nata.org/career-advancement)