Phoenix Challenge Foundation Expands Scholarship Program The Phoenix Challenge Foundation has announced a mo- mentous expansion of its scholarship program, made pos- sible through a series of generous gifts from distinguished leaders across the flexographic and label and package printing industry. These contributions have established a permanent, self-sustaining endowment that will signifi- cantly increase both the number and value of scholarships awarded to students pursuing careers in flexography and package printing. For nearly three decades, the Phoenix Challenge Foun- dation has worked to strengthen the industry’s workforce pipeline by connecting students with hands-on education, mentorship, and financial support. The growth through generous commitment to the endowment marks a trans- formative milestone for the organization, creating a lasting source of scholarship funding that will benefit future gen- erations rather than relying solely on annual fundraising efforts.
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“This expansion represents a defining moment for our foundation and for the future of our industry,” said Bet- tylyn Krafft, Executive Director of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. “Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our industry’s leaders, we can now reach more students, pro- vide more scholarships, and offer the long-term support needed to help the next generation build successful ca- reers in flexography and package printing.” The expanded scholarship program will provide: • An increased number of annual scholarships to be awarded for students enrolled in accredited flexog- raphic, graphic communications and package printing programs. • Rewarding scholarships help offset the rising costs of tuition, materials, and equipment training. • Continued investment in mentorship, internship place- ment, and professional networking opportunities. • A permanent endowment designed to sustain student support for generations to come. The endowment was made possible through the gen- erosity of respected industry pioneers and champions of workforce development, including Ann and Howard B. CONTINUED ON PAGE 34
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