The 2020 Print Futures Awards is now open for entries, with people aged 18 – 30 working in the UK printing, paper, publishing, packaging or graphics arts sectors now able to apply for a grant of up to £1500 to support their personal and workplace development.
Organised by The Printing Charity, the awards are suitable for people looking to develop their workplace skills, studying for sector-specific qualifications or with clear plans in place to take their first step into the sector.
‘This year we’d like to hear from people who are keen to develop their softer skills such as training for presentation skills, problem solving and leadership,’ said chief executive Neil Lovell. ‘These are often overlooked but can make a real difference to someone’s development. ‘We know the sector has some great rising stars and Print Futures is the perfect opportunity for companies to support them in their application and for the winners to be recognised for their achievements.’
Applications close on 26 April and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in May and June, with the winners being celebrated at a reception at the House of Lords in July. All entrants must have a clear plan of how a grant would help them develop their career as well as details of the training they want to do, costs and timings. Grants cannot be used to pay for employers own staff training.
