Did you know that you can use a Rising Star Award to fund more than one course? The £1500 can be used for a combination of courses to support rounded development of complementary skills. Investing in a training course portfolio can be a great way to acquire new...
Rising Stars
‘Being declined previously only made me want to apply again’ – lessons on perseverance
For 2023's Never Give Up Day, which focused on cultivating a mindset of determination, we spoke to 2023 Rising Star winner Ally Boldan, PR and Communications Lead at Instantprint (part of Bluetree Group), about perseverance - something she knows a lot about since she...
Women in Packaging: how we can keep the ball rolling
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 February’s Packaging Innovations entitled “Women in Manufacturing...
The power of personal skills for career progression
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...
How to create a winning application – from Rising Star Awards judges
It's that time of year again when the spotlight shines bright on the next generation of talent in the print industry - The Printing Charity's Rising Star Awards! First impressions matter, and the application form is our first introduction to you. To make it count,...
Confidence, knowledge and career progression: the Printing Charity’s constellation of Rising Stars.
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...
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...
Time to shine! The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards 2024 are now open
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...
“It is so rewarding” – Giulia Maggiori on studying courses to achieve her ambitions
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...
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...