Graphic Media Alliance

07/31/2024

Making an Impression with PIEF!

We have some exciting news to share about our PIEF (Printing Industries Education Funds) Scholarship recipients. This year, we've set a record of 25 new applicants with 15 of those being recognized as our newest PIEF Scholars! It's inspiring to see so many talented students pursuing careers in our industry and it created quite a buzz with our members.

Let's give a big round of applause to our scholarship winners:

Michigan Region:

• Anna B from Brighton High School
• Delaney M from Brighton High School
• Brady N from Saline High School
• Tanner P from Brighton High School
• Olivia T from Grand Rapids High School

Northern Region:

• Abigail B from Bowling Green State University
• Grace K from Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
• Madison L from Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
• Quentin W from Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Central Region:

• Anthony L from Fort Hayes Career Center
• Addison R from Fort Hayes Career Center
• Karla R from Fort Hayes Career Center

Southern Region:

• Gretchen B from Greene County Career Center
• Kathryn B from Anderson High School
• Kaydan H from GOAL Digital Academy

Congratulations to all our scholars! We're excited to see how you'll shape the future of the printing industry.

For those instructors whose students haven't participated in the past, this is a fantastic opportunity for your students too. The PIEF Scholarship is a great way to support students passionate about careers in printing and graphic communications. Keep an eye out for next year's application – it's never too early to start preparing!

We first shared this news through the GMA Educator PEER Group, an exclusive educational group that supports the amazing educators within the Graphic Media Alliance community. This group provides our educators with a platform to ask questions, voice concerns, and stay informed about relevant developments, not just in their local area but across the industry. It is exclusive to the educational sector of the GMA community. The Director of Education, Grant Hosler, manages this platform.

Educators in our community are continually seeking: Advisory board members, tours, guest speakers, mock interviewers, and class/community projects. These opportunities help students accumulate work-based learning hours, a crucial graduation metric established by the Department of Education.

For inquiries about engaging with educators in your local area, please contact Grant Hosler at ghosler@graphicmedia.org.