In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Sheilae Siagian and Steve Falk about the enduring appeal of print. Sheila shares her passion for hands-on print work and the tactile aspects that draw people to the trade. They discuss print's significance in daily life, Canadian Print Scholarships, and Sheila’s visits to printing facilities. The conversation covers attracting young talent, the role of packaging and print embellishments, and modernizing industry associations. Ideas for engaging the next generation, like a young print party and student print day, are also explored.

00:00 Podcast Welcome and Guests

00:51 Meet The Print Nerd

02:00 How Sheilae Found Print

03:47 Why Print Feels Fun

06:49 Sharing Videos Online

08:24 Instagram Debate and Youth Outreach

11:06 Canadian Print Scholarship Explained

13:32 Print as a Modern Trade

18:22 Plant Tours and Automation Wow

24:23 Sponsors Shoutouts and Industry Support

26:51 Quebec Connections and Student Tours

28:20 Internship Pathways

29:06 Career Goals Ahead

29:58 School Press Gear

31:17 Digital Print Upgrades

32:20 Portfolio Embellishments

34:29 Print Nerd Content Ideas

35:57 Scholarship Strategy Shift

38:18 Youth Committee Rebrand

42:17 Pay People Fairly

43:40 Next Video Topics

45:31 Young Print Party Plans

47:36 Final Calls To Action

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