Press release from the issuing company:
Girls Who Print released its 2026 Industry Insights Report, examining the experiences, priorities, and perspectives of women working across the global print and graphic communications industry.
The report draws on 210 responses to the 2025-2026 Girls Who Print Survey and recurring themes identified across 242 Girls Who Print Mentorship Program applications, providing a deeper understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and career priorities shaping today’s print and graphic communications workforce.
The report identifies ten Industry Insights centered on mentorship, technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, workforce development, career advancement, and the emerging opportunities women see across print and graphic communications.
“Women across the industry shared their experiences, perspectives, and priorities,” said Deborah Corn, executive director of Girls Who Print. “The insights revealed in this report will help shape Girls Who Print programs, resources, and initiatives that address the needs identified across our global network while also providing valuable perspective for the industry.”
Among the report’s findings:
- Mentorship has become a strategic tool for retaining talent.
- Technology fluency is becoming a leadership differentiator.
- Clear career pathways are essential to attracting new talent.
- More women are building businesses and pursuing entrepreneurship.
- Respondents identified emerging opportunities across the industry.
This free report was made possible through the support of Girls Who Print members and sponsors and is shared as a resource for employers, educators, associations, business leaders, and industry professionals working to strengthen recruitment, retention, leadership development, and workforce development.
Learn more about Girls Who Print, our robust membership and sponsorship offerings, and upcoming events at https://girlswhoprint.org.
About Girls Who Print
Girls Who Print is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers and contributions of women in print and graphic communications. Through education, membership and sponsorship programs, in-person and online events, and career support for women at every stage of their professional journey, Girls Who Print inspires leadership and strengthens print through a growing global community with regional groups forming worldwide.
