Education Resources

GRAPHIC COMM CENTRAL
Graphic Comm Central’s web site provides a huge range of information and services for Graphic Communication teachers, students and industry personnel.

The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation’s (GAERF) purpose is to channel a portion of the revenues earned by GASC-owned shows into worthwhile industry programs. The organization is a major source of financial support for education and research projects designed to promote careers in graphic communications.

The International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) is an association of educators in partnership with industry, dedicated to sharing theories, principles, techniques and processes relating to graphic communications and imaging technology.

SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving more than 279,770 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations.

PGSF
The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, is a not-for-profit, private, industry-directed organization that dispenses undergraduate college scholarships and graduate fellowship assistance to talented men and women interested in graphic communications careers.

Accreditation Programs

PrintED
A national accreditation program based, and administered by GAERF for graphic communications courses of study at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

ACCGC
The Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (ACCGC) promotes and encourages sound baccalaureate level educational programs in graphic communications through its accreditation program.