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And then there were six!

The Top 6 Apprentices of the Year are:· Paul Coe, MCC Christchurch (formerly Hally Labels) – Reelfed Labels· Tammy Connolly, The Big Picture – Digital (joint)· Catriona Mellows, Display Associates – Digital (joint)· Waka Ropiha, Sealed Air Hamilton – Packaging· Jamie Watson, Printcraft 81 Ltd – Sheetfed Offset· Saxon White, Stuff Ltd We...

Grants to Build Digital Capacity Available in Victoria

Organisations looking to build digital capability are the target of a Government initiative which offers Victorian manufacturing businesses fully-subsidised training to upskill existing staff. According to Mick Harrold, President of the ASGA, it’s an ideal opportunity for future-focused industry businesses to upskill.“The Victorian Government is offering grants of up to ...

New Dates Added for Roland Academy Online Training

Delivered online by expert Roland DG trainers in a small group setting, the 1 to 2-hour sessions will help you improve your efficiency and productivity with VersaWorks, your UV printer or BN-20/20A.Upcoming Session DetailsTickets are still available to purchase online for the following sessions:Session 3 – Advanced ...

Stunning Success for Student Initiative at Visual Impact

The education initiative run by Visual Connections and the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) in partnership withAusSIP at Visual Impact Sydney has been hailed a resounding success, with well over 100 students taking the opportunity to Try-A-Trade and explore career options at the print, sign and display show.

Budget Brings Some Benefits for Industry

As with all budgets, the latest Federal Budget is a mixed bag. There are some measures which could prove positive for industry businesses but measures which drive any further contraction to the economy may be bad news for a still-soft manufacturing sector.Spruiking the Federal Budget, the Government cited the extension of the Instant Asset Write-off for ...

Stunning Success for Student Initiative at Visual Impact

The education initiative run by Visual Connections and the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) in partnership withAusSIP at Visual Impact Sydney has been hailed a resounding success, with well over 100 students taking the opportunity to Try-A-Trade and explore career options at the print, sign and display show.

Visual Connections Sponsors WorldSkills Sign Entrants

Visual Connections has announced it will continue its longstanding sponsorship of WorldSkills, providing funding to cover the travel and accommodation costs for the signage students and teachers who will attend this year’s competition.WorldSkills is a competition which was established in 1981 to promote excellence in skills-based trades. The Australian c...

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Careers Expos Kick Off Around the Country

Last week saw a steady stream of students attend the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo at the Adelaide Showground, with Australian Schools Industry Partnership (AusSIP) reporting that the interest in industry careers was high with students seeking more information about apprenticeships and industry training.“It was great to see the level of interest from students and th...

Colour Graphic Services appointed ICScolor agent – world’s finest remote proofing

ICS color – the leading US-based remote digital proofing company – has appointed David Crowther’s Colour Graphic Services as its Australia-NewZealand dealer and support agent. At the same time, ICS Color has updated its groundbreaking digital proofing system, Remote Director, to address the critical need for brands to dynamically incorporate substrates of all types ...