CGC Trading Cards is hosting their first CGC Trading Cards Academy on July 24-25, 2021, in Sarasota, Florida. In a free, two-day seminar at GROVE in Lakewood Ranch, the CGC Trading Cards experts will teach collectors about grading cards.

In addition to learning from the experts, attendees will have the chance to win cash prizes, submit cards, and more. Plus, attendees will have the chance to receive a job offer. Lunch, snacks, and a happy hour will also be included.

Events include Card Grading 101, Authentication, Grading Technology, Alterations and Counterfeits, and more. The seminar will end with a card grading challenge with a first place cash prize of $1,000, followed by $500 for second place, and $250 for third place.

The deadline to apply is June 25 at 2 PM ET. The CGC Trading Cards team will review applications to determine who will be invited to attend the seminar. They will send acceptance letters via email by July 1 at 5 PM ET.

More details on the event and how to apply are available on CGC’s website.