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There has been a concerted effort industry-wide to encourage the next generation to pursue careers in print
The Canon Young People Programme (CYPP) has collaborated with Norwich University of the Arts to deliver a workshop to four local schools.
The three-day visual storytelling workshop for 100 local students between the ages of 13 and 18, which took place in the University’s new Bank Plain building, was led by Canon ambassador Elisa Iannacone.
The sessions focused on ‘climate action’, which was the 13th goal outlined in the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainability Development Agenda. The full agenda, adopted by all UN members in 2015, contains 17 goals that aim to tackle climate change and preserve oceans and forests.
As part of the workshop, Iannacone provided examples of how students could photograph waste and recycling materials to maximise impact, emphasising the power of creative storytelling to foster meaningful dialogue and trigger change.
The students were then tasked with creating their own final piece based on the brief. These final pieces were printed and exhibited at the end of the three-day workshop.
Speaking about the event, head of the Canon Young People Programme, Adam Pensotti, says: “Our Canon Young People Programme continues to make impact across EMEA, and we’re excited to have partnered with Canon UK and Ireland and Norwich University of the Arts for this activity.
“A huge appreciation goes out to our Canon Ambassador, Elisa Iannacone, for inspiring these future storytellers, empowering them to deliver their own answers to our brief.”
There has been a concerted effort industry-wide to encourage young people to pursue careers in print. Associated industries such as design and photography are often seen as gateways into the print industry.
On October 8th, Konica Minolta UK welcomed a group of year eight students from local schools to its ‘Girls in Tech’ event, hosted at its Client Engagement Centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire.
The event, staged in partnership with educational initiative TechGirls, was held on Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
As part of the International Print Day celebrations taking place today (October 23rd), Young People In Print (YPIP) has also urged printers to open their doors to schools and colleges.
Run by a group of volunteers, YPIP aims to offer a nationwide experience where printers and their supply chain companies, from OEMs to substrates, inks, adhesives, and software businesses, run open houses for local students.
A range of print industry awards shows have a ‘Rising Star’, ‘Bright Futures’, or similar category, highlighting the work of young people in the industry. These awards aim to encourage and inspire the younger generation working in print.
Darryl Worbey, winner of the Bright Futures Award at the SMP Awards, spoke to Print Monthly during the awards show about the issues facing young people entering the industry.
Worbey said: “I think things are changing but it’s a slow progress, if I’m perfectly honest.
“We’re seeing younger people, but mostly getting lower-level jobs. That’s what you expect, but you hope they can learn, progress, and work their way through. So, I would like to hope that there’s more chance for progression for young people within the print industry moving forward.”
