National Signing Day

Signing Day Sports Announces Appointment of Jeff Hecklinski as President

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today announced the appointment of Jeff Hecklinski, as the Company’s new President.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today announced the appointment of Jeff Hecklinski, as the Company’s new President.
  • Mr. Hecklinski served as Signing Day Sports’ General Manager from March 2023 to April 2024.
  • Daniel D. Nelson, CEO and Chairman of Signing Day Sports, stated, "I am delighted to welcome Jeff to our senior executive team.
  • Jeff Hecklinski commented, "I am honored to join the executive team at Signing Day Sports during such a pivotal stage in the Company’s development.

Lowe's Foundation partners with SkillsUSA to celebrate 'Trades Stars' from the Toolbelt Generation on SkillsUSA National Signing Day

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor the future generation of Pros who are choosing careers in skilled trades, the Lowe's Foundation has awarded a $1 million Gable Grant to SkillsUSA. The foundation will join SkillsUSA to celebrate thousands of students nationwide on National Signing Day as they commit to skilled trades jobs, apprenticeships or further education in their trade. Select Lowe's stores will host blue carpet events for students, their families and future employers.

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  • The foundation will join SkillsUSA to celebrate thousands of students nationwide on National Signing Day as they commit to skilled trades jobs, apprenticeships or further education in their trade.
  • In addition to SkillsUSA National Signing Day, the Lowe's Foundation will support SkillsUSA's Work-Based Learning initiative that connects student members to educators, businesses and industry partners.
  • The initiative will prepare more job-ready skilled trades professionals and allow students to obtain industry-recognized certifications, badges, micro-credentials and more.
  • SkillsUSA National Signing Day on May 7 will celebrate future skilled tradespeople as they sign their letter of intent to further their education or pursue skilled trades career pathways.

Signing Day Sports Introduces Branded Apparel Line Catering to the Needs of Athletes at Every Level

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today announced the launch of its own branded line of apparel products, catering to the needs of athletes at every level.

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  • The new line of apparel includes:
    Pre-Scrunched Socks - Innovative moisture-wicking fabric for cool and dry feet, available in white, black, and gray with two sizing options.
  • Pre-Scrunched Leg Sleeves - Cotton/nylon blend for protection against turf burns and abrasions, ensuring cool, dry, and compressed calves; available in white, black, and gray with two sizing options.
  • Signing Day Sports / U.S. Army Bowl Performance Shirt – High-quality fabric for optimal performance, available in gray with six sizing options.
  • Signing Day Sports / U.S. Army Bowl Performance Cut-Off Shirt – High-quality fabric cut-off shirt for enhanced mobility and comfort, available in black with six sizing options.

Signing Day Sports Signs Up More Than 1,000 New Student Athletes During Record-Breaking 2023 U.S. Army Bowl Week

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today announced that the Company achieved record results at the recently completed 2023 U.S. Army Bowl Week in Frisco, Texas.

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  • The 2023 U.S. Army Bowl Week, in which the final National Combine and U.S. Army Bowl game events were held on December 16-18, 2023, was a successful recruiting event as evidenced by the significant increase in attendance, positive social media coverage, as well as the outstanding performance of participating student athletes.
  • The National Combine had almost 1,000 participants, 14 of whom were selected to participate in the 2024 U.S. Army Bowl game.
  • At the event, the Company signed up more than 1,000 new student-athletes for the Signing Day Sports app.
  • Danny Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Signing Day Sports, stated, “The success of the 2023 U.S. Army Bowl Week has invigorated the Signing Day Sports team.

Express Expands Collegiate Athlete Style Ambassador Program

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), announces today the latest partnership in the brand’s collegiate athlete style ambassador program with Ohio-based student athlete Ethan Grunkemeyer.

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  • Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), announces today the latest partnership in the brand’s collegiate athlete style ambassador program with Ohio-based student athlete Ethan Grunkemeyer.
  • Grunkemeyer, who is considered a top 10 college football quarterback recruit, is the brand’s youngest athlete partner to date.
  • “I am excited to start this new chapter in my life and am thrilled to be working with Express,” said Ethan Grunkemeyer.
  • More information on the Express Styling Community, visit Express.com and @express on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest and Threads.

uni Brands Corporation Teams Up with IMG Academy on National Signing Day

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the starting lines to the dotted lines, uni Brands Corporation and IMG Academy are once again joining forces to support National Signing Day on both November 8th and December 20th. The occasions represent a powerful moment when student-athletes commit to the next chapter of their athletic and academic journeys. IMG Academy will host both events on its Bradenton, Florida campus, where they expect to have over 50 student-athletes signing for National Signing Day and around 100 student-athletes in total committing to a collegiate sports program to further their academic and athletic careers.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the starting lines to the dotted lines, uni Brands Corporation and IMG Academy are once again joining forces to support National Signing Day on both November 8th and December 20th.
  • IMG Academy will host both events on its Bradenton, Florida campus, where they expect to have over 50 student-athletes signing for National Signing Day and around 100 student-athletes in total committing to a collegiate sports program to further their academic and athletic careers.
  • This is the second time uni has sponsored National Signing Day as part of its platform "Start Your Story," which is focused on supporting and inspiring individuals writing the next chapter of their lives.
  • "Athletics and academics represent powerful and formative parts of our unique stories, which is why we continue to support National Signing Day.

Wolverine Boots Launches First of Its Kind University of Michigan Boot Collection Benefitting Student Athletes

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ROCKFORD, Mich., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolverine Boots, the 140-year-old boot maker, is launching two University of Michigan branded boots which will be sold exclusively at The M Den; the University's official athletic merchandise retailer. A limited number of pairs are now available at the Ann Arbor M Den. For each pair sold, Wolverine will be contributing a portion of proceeds to the Champions Circle, the University of Michigan's NIL collective that benefits student athletes, with an additional giveback coming from the M Den.

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  • For each pair sold, Wolverine will be contributing a portion of proceeds to the Champions Circle, the University of Michigan's NIL collective that benefits student athletes, with an additional giveback coming from the M Den.
  • The Wolverine x U of Michigan branded boots are built on the silhouette of Wolverine's popular Floorhand Moc Toe boot.
  • Both colorways feature a waterproof full-grain leather upper, a Wolverine x University of Michigan woven tongue label and embossed University of Michigan 'M' in the heel.
  • The Wolverine x U of Michigan boots launch comes after an already established name, image, likeness (NIL) agreement between Wolverine Boots and 13 University of Michigan football players, including star running back, and 2022 Heisman Trophy finalist, Blake Corum.

DICK'S Sporting Goods Plans To Hire 8,600 Seasonal Teammates for Holiday Shopping Season

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today that it plans to hire 8,600 seasonal teammates for the 2023 holiday season. The sixth-annual "National Signing Day" on October 3 will kick off holiday recruiting efforts for positions at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Public Lands, DICK'S House of Sport, and Going, Going, Gone! stores across the country.  

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today that it plans to hire 8,600 seasonal teammates for the 2023 holiday season.
  • The sixth-annual "National Signing Day" on October 3 will kick off holiday recruiting efforts for positions at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Public Lands, DICK'S House of Sport, and Going, Going, Gone!
  • "Our seasonal teammates are key to creating a great holiday shopping experience for our athletes," said Julie Lodge-Jarrett, senior vice president, chief people & purpose officer at DICK'S Sporting Goods.
  • DICK'S will again close all of its stores and distribution centers on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, allowing teammates to spend the holiday with their families.

Security Engineered Machinery Announces New Machinist Hire

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, is pleased to introduce that Crystal Lindquist has joined the SEM team as a machinist.

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  • Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, is pleased to introduce that Crystal Lindquist has joined the SEM team as a machinist.
  • WESTBOROUGH, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, is pleased to introduce that Crystal Lindquist has joined the SEM team as a machinist.
  • Before her internship at SEM, Lindquist gained experience working at Lincoln Hoist Precision Machining, Co. in Grafton, MA, a position she has held since July 2021.
  • "Over my tenure at SEM, we have had several co-op students complete their internships with us," says Bill Bradford, SEM Senior Technical Manager.

Angi Teams Up with SkillsUSA to Sponsor National Signing Day and Celebrate Students Pursuing Trade Careers

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Across the U.S. local SkillsUSA chapters host “signing day” community events honoring local students who sign a letter of intent for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training.

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  • Across the U.S. local SkillsUSA chapters host “signing day” community events honoring local students who sign a letter of intent for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training.
  • “As America’s champion of the skilled trades, we are thrilled to team up with Angi for SkillsUSA National Signing Day," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.
  • Industry partners like Angi are helping SkillsUSA deliver a pipeline of talented graduates who are ready to commit to a rewarding career.
  • We are thrilled to partner with SkillsUSA and sponsor this year’s National Signing Day.