PHOENIX CHALLENGE ALUMNI GROUP
You Made It Through the Challenge. Now Let's Stay Connected
Completing the Phoenix Challenge wasn't easy — and the people who understand that best are the ones who went through it with you. The Phoenix Challenge Alumni Group exists to keep those connections alive long after the program ends.
This isn't just a mailing list. It's a living network of people who've already proven they can push through hard things together — and who now want to keep growing, professionally and personally, side by side.
You Already Did the Hard Part
The Challenge tested you. The Alumni Group is where that shared experience turns into something lasting: real relationships, real opportunities, and a community that keeps showing up for each other.
Join the Phoenix Challenge Alumni Group Today →
Stay connected. Stay supported. Stay Phoenix.
What Membership Looks Like
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Access to a private alumni contact directory
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Invitations to exclusive alumni events and reunions
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Opportunities for mentorship — as a mentor or mentee
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Join the LinkedIn Alumni Group — stay up to date on Phoenix Challenge happenings
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A direct line to a network built on shared experience, not just shared interests
"It is amazing the number of students who are working in the industry that are also Phoenix Challenge participants," said Josh Sigmon, Wink. "My experience with competitions have been a powerful part of my education that helped form my success in flexography."
Why Join?
🔥 Real Professional Relationships Skip the small talk. Alumni already share a foundation of trust built during the Challenge, which means networking here feels less like a transaction and more like picking up a conversation with people who already get you.
🤝 A Community That Shows Up - Camaraderie doesn't end at the end of a Challenge Competition. Whether you need advice on a career move, an introduction to someone in your industry, or just a familiar voice, the alumni group is a standing invitation to lean on people who've been in your corner before.
📈 Career and Growth Opportunities Alumni regularly share job leads, mentorship, speaking opportunities, and collaborations. Being part of this network means being part of the conversation when opportunities come up.
🎉 Ongoing Events and Reunions From casual meetups to larger annual gatherings, the alumni group keeps the energy of the Challenge alive — a chance to reconnect, swap stories, and celebrate how far everyone has come.
💡 A Space to Give Back Many alumni return as mentors, speakers, or advisors for new, upcoming students. Joining the group is also a way to pay forward what you gained.
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