Education

Print & Graphic Communications Association has you covered with a variety of educational options.

Problem:

Managing a printing business is challenging on the best days and finding quality people is a huge hurdle for most companies.

Solution:

PGCA offers education via Print University, Print[Ed] as well as ongoing educational webinars and training courses.

What is Print[ED]?

Print[ED] is a nationally recognized accreditation program for high schools (secondary) and junior colleges (post-secondary) that teach graphic communications.
Print[ED] accreditation involves three parts: program standards, Industry approved competencies, and assessments.

What are the benefits of Accreditation?

To the student, Print[ED] provides a career pathway to enter the workplace with verifiable credentials, or to pursue further education at the college level.

To the educator, Print[ED] ensures an instructional program that is current and relevant, consistent across the nation, and aligned with industry standards. Print[ED] accreditation also meets the criteria to qualify for Federal Perkins V Funding.

To the employer, graduates of Print[ED] are knowledgeable, trained, skilled, and ready to enter the workforce.

Interested in connecting with a Print[ED] program in your area? Contact Mike Vares at 410-319-0900 or by email mike@printcommunications.org.

Print University

PGCA Members were asked what programs or services PGCA should offer to make our services more valuable. Additional training and education offerings were specifically highlighted.

“Solving the industry issues with lack of training avenues for future employees. As a small business owner, I don’t have the resources to invest in training employees from scratch.”

94% of employees would stick with an organization longer if it invested in their training
24% higher profit margin for companies that invest in training

If you have new employees that you need to get on-boarded quickly, make the most of your membership dollar by utilizing PGCA’s on demand training!

All webinars are now available with Spanish language closed-captioned subtitles – click here to learn how to access!

Check Out Our Events Page for More Educational Programs

Basic Finance for Managers (4 Part Series)
Management Training for Print Professionals
Mailpiece Design Consultant Certification Course
HR Academy (6 Part Series)
Breakfast with OSHA
Human Resources and Employment Law Conference 2025

Kelly Mallozzi Sales Briefs

Visit our Events page for a complete list of events including Kelly Mallozzi’s sales training webinars – Free for Members!

As a sales and marketing coach and consultant at Success In Print, and Girl #2 at #GirlsWhoPrint, Kelly Mallozzi advocates for graphic arts companies to keep fighting to keep print relevant. Kelly is a regular co-host on the #GirlsWhoPrint Podcast along with Deborah Corn. She is also a mentor to several future sales stars, and she connects to them through the Women’s Print Mentoring Network.