Career resources - The Printing Charity

“Print is modern-day magic”
Insight from young people building a career in the industry to inspire and inform others about the potential print provides

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: learn skills for now which are also skills for the future

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...

How to create a personal development plan and stick to it

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...

Nurturing growth and success on International Mentoring Day

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...

How to prepare for a conversation with your manager – and make a great Rising Star Award application

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...

You could be a winner – whatever your role!

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...

How to Find Happiness at Work

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...

What the awards have funded, and the impact this has had

How Rising Stars used their funding The Rising Star Awards provide career development grants for emerging talent in print, packaging, paper, publishing and graphics. The funding can be used for a wide range of courses, supporting learning that will develop...

How personal skills training accelerates career progression

As the world of work changes, businesses are demanding improved personal skills from their employees. Here we learn about how these ‘soft’ skills, like resilience, communication and collaboration, are key to career advancement, and how the Rising Star Awards can help...

Why personal development planning with your team helps shape everyone’s future

Taking some time to consider personal development to develop skills, experience and capability is hugely valuable for employees and employers alike. During a busy working day, taking the time to do this can sometimes be difficult. We spoke to Kim Hill, HR Business...