Showcasing the Next Generation
The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) (Booth 3967) is on a mission to find and recognize talented up-and-coming students, who will go on to be tomorrow’s industry rock stars. This year, they hosted both the SkillsUSA 53rd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) and the GAERF 2017 Student Design Competition.
The SkillsUSA NLSC Championships were held June 19-23, in Louisville, KY. The event showcased more than 6,000 of the best technical and career education students in the United States. Winners in the various categories received prizes from a range of industry sponsors, as well as a $250 scholarship to each of the 23 Graphic Communications contestants.
“Supporting effective initiatives such as the SkillsUSA competition, which recognizes superior training and talent, is essential to the growth and future of the Graphic Communications Industry,” says GAERF President Thayer Long. “It is truly inspiring to see the high caliber of students represented among this year’s competitors and winners.”
The medalists for the Graphic Communications Competition (High School level) are:
