The print industry is more than just ink on paper—it’s a dynamic, evolving field with long-term career potential. It’s certainly wrong to assume print is fading; industry trends and talent retention data tell a different story. From career mobility to mentorship and...
Join the stellar Alumni constellation – apply now The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards are open for applications from Monday 3rd March 2025. Now in its 16th year, the Awards scheme is a fantastic opportunity for anyone aged 18-30 working in any role in the print...
Sonja Burniston is a 2024 Rising Star Award winner, and the creative talent behind the Printing Charity’s 2024 Christmas card design. We caught up with her to hear about her career to date, and how her Rising Star Award has supported her. My career to date “My work is...
The Printing Charity’s Sam Nelson moderated a panel at the Print Show Knowledge Zone entitled ‘Breaking Down Barriers: what the industry’s emerging talent needs to succeed in print’. The audience heard from recent Rising Star Award winners, Aaron Toombs, Prepress...
World Youth Skills Day is celebrated annually on the 15th of July. For the past decade, the day has celebrated the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, skills which will also play a role in...
The first step towards a successful Rising Star Award application is considering a personal development plan which acts as a guide to reach your career goals. We’ve put together steps to create an effective plan to help unlock your full potential. Self-reflection...
International Mentoring Day, on 17th January, promotes a global understanding of the mentoring movement throughout the world. Mentoring in the workplace is described by the CIPD as a relationship where a more experienced colleague shares their knowledge to support the...
Thinking of applying for a Rising Star Award this year? Now is the time to start having conversations with your line manager, mentor, or a trusted senior person within your organisation. “The conversation before the application is crucial,” says Susan Graham, Managing...
From production operatives and marketing executives, to sustainability champions and design dynamos, our Rising Star winners represent a kaleidoscope of talent. We want to show you that winners can come from all areas of our industries. Drive and determination Perhaps...
International Happiness at Work Week runs from 25th to 29th September, and with an entire week dedicated to happiness, why not try some of these ideas to help you and your colleagues be happy in the workplace. What is Happiness at Work Week? This week is not just an...
