About CPISC
Overview
The Canadian Printing Industries Sector Council (CPISC) provides a national forum for collaboration on human resource and workforce development issues within the print and graphic communications industry. CPISC was incorporated in April 2006 through the Sectoral Partnerships Initiative of Human Resources and Social Development Canada.
CPISC works on behalf of the 25,900 establishments and more than 274,000 men and women who make up this vibrant industry. Information technology is used in almost all aspects of print and graphic communications work, reinforcing a need for a highly skilled, adaptable workforce.
As the printing industry's sector council, CPISC's mission is to assist employees and employers in the Canadian printing and graphic communications industry in developing and maintaining a skilled workforce and progressive human resource management in order to maximize the career potential of every employee and to support the industry’s prosperity.
Based on industry input, CPISC's priorities include:
- improving the image of the industry as a career destination;
- maximizing the career potential of every employee by developing skill standards; and,
- addressing learning needs through relevant training tools and resources.
The guiding principle within CPISC is partnership - bringing together employers, employees, suppliers, education and government to meet the current and future human resource development needs of the Canadian print and graphic communications industry. The intent of CPISC is not to duplicate what exists, but to build on what is already being done and to develop on a national basis the programs and services that will meet the needs of the industry as a whole.
