Now in their fourteenth year, the Rising Star Awards celebrate and support outstanding young people aged 18 to 30 across the print, paper, packaging, publishing and graphics industries. Each year, these awards help talented professionals access the training and...
Photo: UNESCO-UNEVOC/Mohammad Rakibul Hasan – World Youth Skills DayEvery year on 15 July, World Youth Skills Day reminds us of the power of skills to transform lives. It’s a day to celebrate the potential of young people and the importance of equipping them with the...
Emerging print industry talent shone brightly as the Printing Charity’s annual celebration of its Rising Star Award winners was held at the House of Lords on 3rd July. Hosted by Printing Charity President Emeritus and long-standing Rising Star supporter Lord Black of...
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...
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,...
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...
"Continuous learning is what’s setting me on the right path towards my leadership aspirations. The support I’ve received and the skills I’ve gained are helping me approach every project with a strategic mindset and renewed confidence." Since winning The Printing...
Winning a Rising Star Award makes a real difference to print industry careers. Here, three of our brilliant 2024 winners, Carys Vickers, Isabel Shanahan and Ronan McKechnie, share more details on their motivation for entering the Awards, how they went about it, and...
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...
