Xaar confirms sponsorship of PrintIt!
Inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar has confirmed its sponsorship of the PrintIt! programme for a fourth year. PrintIt! engages students in topical design projects using the latest print techniques to demonstrate just how diverse and interesting the print industry can be.
“We aim to educate as wide an audience as possible about the many opportunities provided by digital inkjet technology. Therefore, we are delighted to continue our support for this major initiative that promotes the print industry within schools to attract fresh talent with fresh ideas,” said Mark Alexander, director of marketing, Xaar. “Results of a recent survey found that students participating in PrintIt! are three times more likely to think about working in the industry after completing the programme. PrintIt! is having a real impact on the way the industry presents itself to the wider world. It develops closer links between schools and industry, whilst improving individual skills for students.”
16,700 students from more than 350 schools registered to take part in PrintIt! 2011. As part of Xaar's sponsorship, the company gave every school that entered a copy of its book ‘Industrial Inkjet for Dummies’ as an educational tool to enable them to learn more about industrial inkjet technology.
Proskills is keen to expand PrintIt! further in 2012. Deputy CEO Tom Bowtell said: “PrintIt! has gathered real momentum over the last few years and we are pleased to continue to work with Xaar as an influential print technology leader; however, we do rely on sponsors to run the programme, so if you want to support the on-going development of the print industry just as Xaar has, then please get in touch.”