During the week of November 5, 2007, WhatTheyThink will feature a week-long series of articles on education. In publishing this series, WhatTheyThink is partnering with various organizations to raise awareness about the important work these organizations do in attracting new talent to our industry.

These organizations include:

PGSF is a not-for-profit, private, industry-directed organization, housed under the same roof as PIA/GATF, that dispenses undergraduate college scholarships and graduate fellowship assistance to talented men and women interested in graphic communications careers.

The mission of PGSF is "To strengthen the print and graphics industry by providing scholarship assistance." PGSF has coordinated the printing industry's largest scholarship program since its inception in 1956. We hope our readers will consider supporting the work PGSF does to attract the best and brightest to our industry. Our future depends on it!

Visit PGSF's Web Site
Contact PGSF - (412) 259-1740, toll free at (800) 910-4283, or email [email protected].

The Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF) is the only Foundation dedicated to enhancing the value and relevance of document communications worldwide. Our goals are to be a catalyst for education and research initiatives and to bring the industry together to resolve document communications issues that impact society.

The Foundation helps the industry and the public benefit from paper and electronic documents, which are continually being transformed by emerging technologies. By fostering education, promoting research, recognizing leaders, encouraging innovation, and garnering and disseminating knowledge, we are building a community of mutual interest and support for document communication.

Visit the EDSF Web Site - (310) 265-5510

The mission of Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) is to advance knowledge and education in the field of graphic communications by supporting programs that prepares the workforce of the future. Since its founding in 1983 by the National Association for Printing Leadership, NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies and the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, GAERF has supported projects that strive toward guaranteeing a strong future for the industry.

Visit PGSF’s Web Site - Contact GAERF - Phone: (703) 264-7200