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Nonprofit organisation, Girls Who Print, has released its 2026 report which details what women across the global print industry are saying about careers, technology, and opportunities
Girls Who Print, a nonprofit organisation for the global print and graphics communications industries, has released is 2026 Industry Insights Report in order to highlight the experience and perspectives of women in print and print-related businesses regarding their careers, technology, leadership, and opportunities.
The reports draws on the responses of 210 women who participated in the Girls Who Print Survey as well as recurring themes identified in 242 Girls Who Print Mentorship Program applications.
The intention of the report is to provide a deeper understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and career priorities shaping today’s workforce.
Key findings from the report include the importance of mentorship as a strategic tool for talent retention as well as technology fluency becoming a differentiator when it comes to leadership. The report also highlights that more women are building businesses and pursuing entrepreneurship, as well as finding emerging opportunities across the industry.
The free report has been created thanks to the members of Girls Who Print and its sponsors, and is created as a resource for employers, educators, associations, and business leaders.
The report is split into ten insights, namely mentorship, leadership, technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, workforce development, career advancement, and the emerging opportunities women see across print and graphic communications.
The report says that women are looking for employers who intentionally “invest in mentorship, create visibility opportunities, provide clear career pathways, and actively support professional growth.”
Also highlighted are observations such as the struggle to get young talent into print, as well as the input of male allies who have demonstrated a want to help open the doors and mentor more people in the industry.
Deborah Corn, executive director of Girls Who Print, comments: “Women across the industry shared their experiences, perspectives, and priorities. The insights revealed in this report will help shape Girls Who Print programs, resources, and initiatives that address the needs identified across our global network while also providing valuable perspective for the industry.”
Industry members can download the report for free at the link here.
You can also check out our interview with Corn and Kelly Mallozzi, vice president of the Girls Who Print initiative, at last year’s FESPA, where they speak about the initiative and the progress it is making:
