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Career Fairs:

STEM Summits (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) for students grade 7-12 to explore existing careers.

STEM Summit Info

Exhibitor Registration

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


Where did it all start?

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

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 2008 Student Internship Program is presented by the PIM Education Foundation and the Pohlad Family Foundation and announcing a new partnership for 2008 with Step-Up, a program of Achieve for Minneapolis youth.

PIM Education Foundation Scholarships

Interested in a Career in Print? Apply today!

2008 Scholarship Winners
The PIM Education Foundation offers scholarships for students attending 2 year and 4 year degree programs.  In 2008, $15,000 in scholarships were awarded to 11 students pursuing careers in Print.  Scholarship applications must be received at the PIM office by April 1. 

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

Student Print Day

PIM Promotes Print to over 3,500 Minnesota High School Students

PIM has been busy this past winter and spring of 2008 promoting print to students.  Starting in late February and cruising into May, PIM facilitated six 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.

33rd Annual Surplus Paper Drive

For 33 years, PIM members have generously donated their surplus paper to schools across Minnesota helping the next generation of printers. 

33rd Annual 2008 Surplus Paper Drive -

Saturday, September 13th 9 am - 12 pm at Pioneer Paper Stock Company, Mpls

Thank you to everyone involved in the 2007 Paper Drive - it was a huge success!

Careers in Print Video

Find out about the careers in the graphic arts industry on YouTube

View Introduction to Printing

A great introduction to graphic communication and printing.  Where is print around us?  What careers are available in Minnesota?  What is the future of printing careers?  Check it out! 

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!