Girls Who Print announces new career development framework for 2026

Girls Who Print, a global nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing the careers and contributions of women in the printing and graphic communications industries, has entered 2026 with a strengthened commitment to advancing women in print through the launch of The Advancement Resource Center (ARC).

The ARC is a structured framework designed to support career development at every stage. ARC brings together access to subject matter experts, on-demand education through The Print University, and the community and career support that help members build skills, expand knowledge, and move forward with confidence.

Through ARC, members gain practical tools, expert insight, mentorship connections, collaboration opportunities, and professional resources that align with the real needs of women working across every segment of the print and graphic communications industry.

“Our mission continues in 2026 with a structured framework that supports women in print throughout their careers,” Girls Who Print executive director Deborah Corn said.

“The ARC and Print University strengthen that mission by expanding access to experts, education, skill building, mentorship, and professional development that help women advance on their own terms.

“Membership and sponsorship contributions are essential to powering our mission, expanding our offerings, and strengthening our global community. We deeply appreciate the companies that support our work and look forward to welcoming many more this year.”

Girls Who Print also recently announced the winners of the 2025 Girls Who Print Awards following its annual global conference held on November 13.

FESPA CEO Neil Felton was awarded the 2025 Girls Who Print Ally Award for his leadership of the FESPA Foundation, an initiative that was launched earlier this year to demonstrate ‘Print For Good’.

Other winners included:

Rising Star Award
Tara Seth & Mackenzie Griffin – Ferris State University

The Girlie Award
Ayanfeoluwa Ibitoye – regional director, Girls Who Print Africa

Girls Who Print and Women in Print Australia also recently announced a new reciprocal membership arrangement which launched on 1 January, bringing together two of the world’s leading networks supporting women in print and graphics communications, expanding access to professional development, community engagement and global connectivity for members of both organisations.

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