The Central and Northern Chamber Career Day, held on 30 November 2023 at Shereno Printers in Boksburg, Gauteng, was an important event for students to gain insight into the vast printing, packaging, signage and visual communication, and thus see it as a potential career path.
The day began with a warm welcome from Board Member of Printing SA and Managing Director of Boksburg Print, Andrew Tinker. The first part of the day focused on a presentation by Jermaine Naicker, Managing Director at Printing SA who offered insight into the diverse and evolving landscape of the print, packaging, signage and visual communication's industry.
Jermaine's presentation aimed to inspire and inform students about the many opportunities available in these fields, emphasizing the potential for growth, innovation and creativity. From product, packaging and branding to visual communication and advertising. Students were encouraged to think about the impact these industries have on everyday life.
Later, another presentation was made by Vanashree Pinto who spoke about the training and development projects offered by Printing SA. Students were introduced to a range of courses designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in these fields.
The final speaker featured a presentation by Sean Levy from Personalized Image Printers who provided valuable insight into entrepreneurship in the printing industry, and for individuals and students to make a significant contribution to the industry through innovation and business acumen.
To end the Career day off, the students were given a tour of Shereno Printers, by Rithesh Nundlal, providing practical insight of these innovative industries.
