Columbus, Ohio–Americas Print Show (APS22) is hosting the first ever Workforce Development Summit for the print industry. Drawing national attention from sponsors and exhibitors, the Summit is designed to help employers make the cultural shifts needed to attract the future workforce, educate candidates on career opportunities in the print industry, and connect them with potential employers.

APS22 Summit outreach program has connected with regional colleges, universities, and trade schools to engage students in the event – inviting them to participate in Summit career building activities, including networking, workshops, education sessions, resume/interview skill development, and candidate interviews throughout the event 3 days. Highlights of the Summit include:

Workforce Development Summit Lunch and Panel Discussion – August 17th at 12:00 PM. APS22 and the Summit sponsors will host a lunch and panel discussion – a diverse and honest exchange about the challenges and culture shifts needed to attract students and a broader group of individuals.

Workforce Development Area – August 18th at 10:00 AM. Students to meet face-to-face with representatives from companies at the show. There is over 200,000 square feet of show floor for students, educators and their families to learn more about the many opportunities in the printing industry.

Hopkins Printing Tour – August 18th at 1:00 PM. Students are invited to participate in a tour that has been arranged with transportation to and from the show provided.

No fee to attend. Students and others interested in the Workforce Development Summit can attend free and register for any of the educational sessions available to APS22 attendees. Transportation stipends are available for high school and college age students.

APS22 applauds these industry leaders for sponsoring the program:

Canon
Clarity HR
DPS – Digital Print Solutions
Graphco
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Printing Industries Education Fund

Guest exhibitors at APS22 Workforce Development Area include:

Bowling Green University
Ferris State University