Women represent almost half of the UK labour force, but they account for only 26% of workers in the manufacturing sector. Our Director of Marketing and Engagement, Liz Ross Martyn, joined a panel at 2024’s Packaging Innovations entitled “Women in Manufacturing...
Our 2023 Rising Star Award winners who used their funding for personal skills developmentIn the quest for career success, it's typical to focus on acquiring technical know-how, certifications and experience in our chosen fields. These are undoubtedly crucial, but...
The Rising Star Awards are the largest dedicated awards programme for young people aged 18-30 building a career in our sectors. Winners receive grants of up to £1500 to invest in personal and professional development that will build skills to help them shine in their...
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...
Apply to join the long-standing grant-giving scheme’s stellar constellation of Alumni The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards are open for applications from 29th January. Now in its 15th year, the grant-giving awards (previously known as Print Futures) provide...
Giulia is a Senior Journal Manager at Oxford University Press, having started there as an Assistant Supplier Operations Specialist. Her Rising Star Award has funded the University of Canterbury’s Organisational Psychology MicroMasters Programme, and the CMI...
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...
Gabby Solarek is a trainee account manager at Eight Days A Week Print Solutions. She joined the company initially as an agency worker in the production team. Her Rising Star Award meant she could invest in her personal development, through studying courses in...
