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Career Fairs

Looking to participate in a Career Fair? Contact your local high school to see if they are hosting a career fair. 

If you are looking to participate in a Minneapolis Public High School Career Fair, check out the Achieve Website to get involved.


Videos

Careers in Print on YouTube

Find out about the careers in the Minnesota graphic arts industry.

The Pathway to Prosperity

Choosing a career in the Graphics Communication Industry

Introduction to Printing

A great introduction to graphic communication and printing. 

 

Where did it all start?

Watch Stephen Fry as he recreates a Gutenberg press and goes on the trail of Johannes Gutenberg.

 

For more information about Education, please contact Kris Davis, Director of Education, at kristinp@pimn.org or 651/789-5508

PIM Education Foundation Scholarships

Interested in a Career in Print? Apply today!

2009 Scholarship Winners
The PIM Education Foundation offers scholarships for students attending 2 year and 4 year degree programs.  In 2009, $16,000 in scholarships were awarded to 18 students pursuing careers in Print.  Scholarship applications must be received at the PIM office by April 1. 

Apply for a Summer Internship

Are you a high school student between 16 and 19?  You can sign up for a summer internship.

Wish to provide students an opportunity to learn about all of the aspects of the printing industry?  Sign up to participate in the program.

PIM works with high schools throughout Minnesota, and will assist you in identifying the appropriate high school.  In addition, you can contact PIM for names of students who have expressed an interest in the program. 

The 2009 Student Internship Program is presented by the PIM Education Foundation and the Pohlad Family Foundation.

34th Annual Surplus Paper Drive

For 34 years, PIM members have generously donated their surplus paper to schools across Minnesota helping the next generation of printers. 

34th Annual 2009 Surplus Paper Drive -

Saturday, September 19th 9 am - 12 pm at Pioneer Paper Stock Company, Mpls

Student Print Day

2009 Student Print Day Series
October Dunwoody College of Technology & Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis

In 2008, PIM Promoted Print to over 3,500 MN High School Students

PIM has been busy this past winter and spring of 2009 promoting print to students.  Starting in late February and cruising into May, PIM facilitated Student Print days (SPD).  We also participated in or spoke to more than 20 high schools or programs using our new "Careers in Print" DVD to get the point across that Print is a great career path!

Contact Kris Davis, Director of Education, at 651/789-5508 for more details.

Visit and learn at the "Make an Impression" website. Great information from the student's print site. 

Careers in Print Booklet

Want more information about the printing field?  Download this booklet. 

Gain the Professional Edge

All PIM Summer Interns receive a copy of "101 Tips for Graduates" by Minnesota-author Susan Morem. Susan also offers her advice in her podcasts.  Listen today. 

Find Colleges with Print Programs

Looking for nearby schools that offer printing, publishing or graphic arts?  Check them out!