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Students inspired by visit to print company
| 31 January 2012
Oxford University Press (OUP) recently opened its doors to two local schools as part of the PrintIT! twinning scheme to showcase the print industry to the younger generation.
The visit which had two elements was part of the Proskills PrintIT! programme which aims to raise awareness and encourage students to consider careers in the printing and paper industries. The programme is hugely supported by industry and sponsored by DS Smith, GVMC and Heidelberg, to name a few, and links with local industry employers to provide a real experience for students.
Students participated in a tour of the printing and finishing areas at the printing division of Oxford University Press, while the second part of the visit took the students to Oxford University Press print museum. Students were able to tour the museum with a curator and were also given a graphic design task where they were allowed to create their own business cards which were printed so they could take home with them.
Overall, pupils have found the visit interesting and well planned out with the designing of business cards being exceptionally well received. One pupil said the visit gave them a better understanding of the printing industry and linked jobs while another enjoyed finding out the history and how the industry has evolved and improved.
www.printit.org.uk
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