Phoenix Challenge Foundation Announces 2026 Golf Tournament The Phoenix Challenge Foundation has announce its an- nual Golf Outing, to be held on September 23, 2026 at Stonebridge Golf Club in Monroe, North Carolina. Nearly 100 golfers and participants come together for the biggest fundraiser for the Foundation and the mission of Building Tomorrow's Workforce. How Do The Funds Help? 2026 has been a year of growth and expansion for the Foundation as they continue to expand high school and college programs. The funds raised at this event and through other sponsorships not only continue to support the Annual High School & College Competitions and annu- al scholarships, but they have continue to make an enor- mous impact.
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This year, the Phoenix Challenge Foundation has proudly released the Howard B. Vreeland Virtual Learning Campus and achieved full U.S. copyright of a stand alone 'Flexography in the Classroom' textbook of which, when completed, conclude with a formalized Phoenix Challenge Flexo Certification. These tools are all specific to flexogra- phy within key curriculums across North America. As the Foundation enters the second half of 2026, they have ex- panded their scholarship program for students focused on package and label printing education and look forward to offer more funds to more and more students. If companies or industry professionals are unable to at- tend, the Foundation encourages Sponsorship or single donations to the PCF Scholarship Fund. The Phoenix Chal- lenge Foundation is a 100% volunteer-supported 503(c) non-profit where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the efforts of their mission of Creating, Inspiring & Building Tomorrow's Workforce In addition to the golf tournament, the event also marks an important gathering place for the Phoenix Challenge Alumni Group. This group brings together industry em- ployees and professionals who were past participants in either College or High School competitions. It is an excel- lent networking and reunion for many previous students of graphic communications. A new highlight of the tournament this year is a chance to win a trip to the Masters with a Hole-in-One competition. Learn more and register at phoenixchallenge.org .
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