Who We Are
The R.A.I.S.E. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicating to supporting graphic arts education and fostering an interest in graphic communications careers amongst students from elementary school through college and trade school. R.A.I.S.E. underwrites numerous programs and events, including many that give teachers the tools, grants and excitement to get their students involved.
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The List of Programs that RAISE Supports Includes:
Surplus Drive
Paper and office supplies are generously donated by PIASC members and then distributed to teachers to help supplement the very limited budgets of local graphic arts programs.
Graphic Communication Competitions
High school and college students get the opportunity to show their talent. Winners receive grants to assist with the expenses incurred in participating in the Skills USA State and National Competition.
Plant Tours
Students in graphic arts programs get the opportunity to witness a work day at a printing company.
Industry Speakers
Members of PIASC visit schools to spread the word about careers in graphic communications.
Literacy Campaign
Distributes over 200,000 bookmarks annually to elementary schools, encouraging young children to read
International Printing Museum
Takes one of the world’s most significant collections of antique printing machinery and brings it to life through working demonstrations and theatre presentations.
R.A.I.S.E. supports many of the International Printing Museum’s programs, including:
Museum on Wheels
An innovative outreach program that
introduces elementary school students to the amazing world of printing and graphics.
Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Day
Helps Boy Scouts earn two merit badges in
one day (Graphic Arts and Paper & Pulp)
at the Printing Museum.
Book Arts Patch Days for Girls
(formerly Girl Scout Merit Badge Days)
An opportunity for Girl Scouts to spend six hours
at the Printing Museum to complete much of
their Book Arts Merit Badge.
Helpful Resources for Students, Teachers & Parents
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
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National Accreditation Program (PrintED)
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California SkillsUSA
Read more »Downloadable Resources
What is Printing?
Brochure for Young Children
Careers in Graphic Communications
Booklet
Graphic Communications Industry
Poster
Graphic Communications Industry
Overview
The Diverse World of Graphic Communications
Brochure
Promoting the Future of Graphic Communications
Booklet