Running for the 16th year, The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards are now open for applications.
The Awards scheme is an opportunity for anyone aged 18-30 working in any role in the print industry or allied trades to secure up to £1500 to undertake training and development to help them in their career.
In 2024, the courses undertaken by the winners covered personal development, including building additional skills and learning techniques to boost confidence and capability; and leadership and management, which was requested by a number of winners. Grants were also used to enhance core skills to underpin planned career progression; and for industry-recognised qualifications from professional bodies.
Printing Charity CEO Neil Lovell commented: “The Printing Charity is here to support our industry to attract and retain new talent, which introduces new skills, ideas and innovative thought that help ensure a bright future for the sector. The Rising Stars is our flagship programme to work towards this, as well as being a fantastic way to celebrate and champion the range of exceptional rising stars within it. Looking at the range of roles held by last year’s winners, and the diversity of development opportunities they applied for to support them in those roles, it’s clear that print has opportunities for everyone, whatever their background or skillsets, to shine in a career within it.”
Applications close on Sunday 30 March.
