Training and Education

Attracting and recruiting good employees can been a challenge. But through strategies and outreach, printers can find the right people.

The fifth annual Digital Packaging Summit will return to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., in November, providing package printing executives an opportunity to network and learn about the latest digital packaging technologies. Those who are interested in attending can begin the registration process today.

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has announced the recipients of $40,000 worth of graphic communications scholarships. Out of 67 applicants, the association awarded 20 SGIA Educational Institution Member students with $2,000 each.

Dan Marx, director of content development at SGIA, recently sat down with Cory Francer, editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions, to discuss all of the educational opportunities for package printers at the upcoming PRINTING United expo, which will be held October 23-25 in Dallas.

Domino has announced the last call for registration for Digital Printing Spectrum 2019. The two day event will feature more than 25 presenters, more than 40 table-top exhibits, Q&A panel discussions, equipment demonstrations, networking meals and more.

With nearly 100 curated sessions, three half-day intensives and show-floor amphitheater sessions, the education experience at PRINTING United will address convergence in the printing industry.

SGIA and NAPCO Media have founded the PRINTING United Annual Scholarship in Graphic Communications at Clemson University, a $4,000 per year, need-based award that begins with the 2019 – 2020 academic year.

Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics is offering an Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) Seminar for industry professionals. The seminar will be held April 9-11 and will feature industry experts from Esko, All Printing Resources, Clemson’s Graphic Communications department and more.

Established three years ago as an exploratory committee, the Women in Print Alliance became the newest alliance within the SGIA organization in 2019. Denise M. Gustavson, Editorial Director for the Print and Packaging Group, which includes packagePRINTING, was invited by SGIA to be a member of the Women in Print Alliance Advisory Committee.

The Digital Printing Spectrum 2019, taking place May 21-22 in Gurnee, Ill., will include more than 25 presenters, moderators and Q&A panel discussions.