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The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards provides £1500 of funding for 18- to 30-year-olds in print and associated industries to undertake training and development
The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards has opened for entries. The awards opens the door to opportunities for young people in print and its associated industries.
The scheme, which opened on Monday, March 3rd, is now in its 16th year. The awards scheme provides an opportunity for those aged 18 to 30 working in any role in the print industry or allied trades to secure up to £1500 in funding to undertake training and development that will help them in their career.
Rising Star grants are for training and development that sits outside role-specific training, which will be provided by employers.
In 2024 there were a wide range of courses undertaken by the winners. Grants were provided for securing a range of industry-recognised qualifications from professional bodies. Courses included leadership and management training, personal development, and learning techniques to boost confidence and capability.
Applications will close on Sunday, March 30th. Information about the awards process can be found on the Rising Star Hub on the Printing Charity website. The website also includes advice on how to put together the best application and how to search for courses.
Those wishing to receive an advance copy of application questions, in order to help prepare before starting an application, have been encouraged to email: awards@theprintingcharity.org.uk
The charity has recommended applicants should speak to their manager, mentor, HR team, or a trusted colleague to help identify skills gaps or personal development goals and decide on the best course to address these.
Explaining the goals of the scheme, Printing Charity chief executive officer, Neil Lovell, says: “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 Star Awards 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.”
Darryl Worbey, Webmart client strategist and winner of the Rising Star Awards in 2023, comments: “Continuous learning has been key for my development, and I can’t recommend applying enough. It’s an amazing way to take that next step and really make an impact in your career.”
2024 winner Isabel Shanahan, project co-ordinator and artworker at ImageCo, adds: “My courses will really help me improve my skills and knowledge, and help me build a portfolio that I can refer to whenever I need some inspiration."
