Training and Education

SGIA is addressing a critical need for attracting skilled workers in the industry by compiling an extensive resource.

Is the package printing industry experiencing a "Press Crew Crisis?" At the Flexographic Technical Association's annual Forum, four industry experts discussed the importance of attracting a younger generation of press operators to the industry.

2017 marks two major milestones for the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. Chairman Bettylyn Krafft reflects on the foundation’s impact on the industry.

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation marked the 20th anniversary of its High School Skills Competition from March 22-24. In addition to honoring the three top performing teams from a field of 18, the foundation also recognized Chairman Bettylyn Krafft for her work with the organization.

All Printing Resources (APR) and SpotOn! Press have donated the recently released SpotOn! Flexo pressroom software to Minneapolis-based Flexo Tech. Flexo Tech is a not-for-profit education and training center that provides hands-on press operator training for flexographic converters.

The 12th Annual Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair will take place from April 27-30, 2017 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.

The training staff at Nilpeter’s Technology Center in Cincinnati has earned its FTA FIRST Operator certifications, allowing the team to boost its proficiency in daily tasks and increase the level of service quality and training it provides for customers.

Ted Biggs, VP of manufacturing at AWT Labels & Packaging led a presentation on flexographic press operator training during the FTA Fall Conference. Flexographic Tech is a flexo training program hosted by AWT and Computype.

The trend toward cross-training needs to continue not only at the more highly-evolved facilities, but everywhere.