Graphic Communications Industry Joins Forces at GRAPH EXPO 15 on Education Main Street to Close Workforce Skills Gap At the annual SkillsUSA National “GAERF is committed to supporting programs that prepare our future workforce. SkillsUSA is an important resource for identifying bright and talented students to recruit as possible hires for one of the many exciting career opportunities the graphic communications industry has to offer. In this spirit, we are delighted to provide industry partners with the opportunity to showcase on Education Main Street their involvement with SkillsUSA, and its potential to address the skills gap that exists in our industry,” says Ralph Nappi, President, Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation. “Baumfolder Corporation is a proud and long-time supporter of SkillsUSA. I can speak from experience as a former SkillsUSA contestant in the engineering design program during my junior and senior years of high school. I appreciated the support of people in industry that supported SkillsUSA and made an investment in my future. Now, we are honored to be able to provide the same support to the next generation,” says Mark Pellman, Manager, New Business Development, Baumfolder. NPES 2015 Annual Conference and PRIMIR Fall Meeting FUTURE PRINT: Champions of Change October 2628, 2015 Four Seasons Palm Beach, Florida www.npes.org Championships, held this year from June 22–26 in Louisville, KY, graphic communications students from across the United States competed in a contest that replicated a fully functioning printing company to include offset presses, digital presses, a Mac lab, folding and cutting equipment, and an interview area. This was all made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers, and the generosity of Xerox (Booth 613), RR Donnelley, RICOH (Booth 1231), Quad/Graphics, Printing Industries of America (Booth 3802), Print Craft Supply, Heidelberg USA, GAERF (Booth 569), and Baumfolder (Booth 4061), who donated the use of staff and equipment. For the first time ever, Education Main Street at GRAPH EXPO 15 is showcasing, in Booth 570 — The Hiring Hub: Closing the Skills Gap, a recreation of the championship challenge and supporting teamwork required by our industry to ensure a quality future workforce. Here, show visitors get a firsthand look at this unique display and interact with representatives from companies who have discovered a key to reaching skilled potential hires. “We’re thrilled to be joining SkillsUSA and other print professionals on Education Main Street at this year’s GRAPH EXPO where we’ll celebrate the value of print and interact with the future minds of the industry. At Xerox, we’re passionate about helping shape the next generation of print professionals—by providing the future workforce with the fundamental tools to succeed, they are better prepared to jumpstart their careers and thrive well into the future,” says Bruce Collier, Vice President, Marketing, Xerox. “RR Donnelley is excited to partner with the SkillsUSA Graphic Communications program. Helping to ensure students have the necessary technical and professional skills to excel in this, or any other industry, just makes sense. We are proud of our employees and their contribution to these programs,” says Tom Carroll, EVP External & Postal Affairs; Chief Human Resources Officer, RR Donnelley. “At RICOH, we wholeheartedly believe that the opportunity to educate students on the latest trends, technologies, and industry demands in production print is invaluable. As such, deciding to continue our participation with SkillsUSA via the first ever ‘The Hiring Hub: Closing the Skills Gap!’ booth at GRAPH EXPO was easy. With interest from our youth in graphics arts continuing to grow, it’s vital to the future of our industry to help educate them on ways to foster strong business practices for the new world of work,” says John Fulena, Vice President, Production Printing Business Group, RICOH Americas Corporation. “Quad/Graphics is pleased to support this very important partnership between students, schools, and industry. We enjoy sharing new technology and helping students develop expertise. In fact, our company has gained a number of outstanding workers who participated in SkillsUSA in high school or college. Their expertise helps our company thrive and grow,” says Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President & CEO, Quad/Graphic. “SkillsUSA’s state and national competitions, supported by Printing Industries of America and many other organizations, provide a showcase for talented graphic communications students. These and other initiatives like it are crucial if companies are going to have the employees necessary to thrive in the future,” says James Workman, Assistant Vice President, Center for Technology and Research, Printing Industries of America. InfoTrends — A Strong Presence At GRAPH EXPO 15 In addition to its annual invitation-only breakfast Monday, September 14, focused on critical industry trends, InfoTrends is hosting five sessions at GRAPH EXPO, covering topics from inplants to marketing services. On Sunday, from 4:00-5:30 pm, InfoTrends is offering “Only the Best In-plants will Survive – The Secrets of Leading In-plants,” which will dive into detail about the most recent results of the consultancy’s Benchmarking Study on In-Plant Leaders. Howie Fenton, Associate Director of Operations Consulting, reveals how leading inplants use new and old strategies to prove—and improve—their value. It is being held in Room S404BC McCormick Place South. Monday’s events begin at 7:00 am with registration and a Continental breakfast. The presentations begin at 9:00 am, and feature: “It’s 2015 - Have We Made Enough Progress?” by Jeff Hayes, President; “Emerging Technologies Drive Innovative Solutions” by Barb Pellow, Group Director; “The Evolution of the Revolution: Digital Printing in 2015 and Beyond,” by Jim Hamilton, Group Director; “Benchmarking: A Critical Success Factor of Leaders,” by Howie Fenton, Associate Director; “Impact of the Cloud - From Emerging to Transformative,” by Ryan McAbee, Associate Director Later that morning, from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon, Barb Pellow and Jim Hamilton present “Emerging Technology: Coming of Age Inkjet: Applications and Opportunities, in Room S403A McCormick Place South. The session dives into the latest developments in inkjet and the opportunities for your business. Monday’s sessions continue with Info- Trends Director Kate Dunn presenting, “Marketing Services: The Next BIG Thing,” from 2:00-3:00 pm, Room S403B McCormick Place South. Learn about “the next big thing” in marketing services and how to capitalize on the technology to grow your business. The day’s last session, from 4:00-5:30 pm, Room S403B McCormick Place South, is “Emerging Technology: Laggard OR Leader – How do YOU Measure Up?” Presented by Howie Fenton, the session addresses how companies can improve their overall performance. On Tuesday, Kate Dunn presents “ Business Strategy Re-Boot: The 3 Essential Steps,” from 2:00-3:30 pm, Room S403A McCormick Place South. Jump-start your strategic planning process with this session that will deliver a three-step plan to help you join the ranks of companies growing annually by double digits. Official Show Daily | PrintingNews.com GRAPH EXPO | September 13, 2015 | 49
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