For the last 46 years, TLMI has invested in future generations of the tag, label, and/or package printing industry. The TLMI Scholarship for two/four-year college or vocational degree programs awards up to $5,000 to full-time students in the US and Canada.

Students’ major coursework should relate to the industry, including but not limited to management, sales/marketing, production, graphic communications, industrial engineering, IT, and electrical, print, and mechanical trade school programs. To apply, students must complete the application, provide two letters of recommendation, provide examples that demonstrate an interest in the tag, label, and package printing industry (optional), and provide an academic transcript. 

TLMI has worked diligently to promote the industry, especially with the efforts of its Workforce Committee.

“Our goal is to make ourselves attractive to the next-generation workforce,” said Nick Spina, account manager, Luminer Converting Group. “We came out of the committee meeting with so many ideas last year, and we’re looking forward to doing the same this year. We want to identify resources like the Phoenix Challenge Foundation and revive the 2020 AR Sticker Project. We also have funds that are there – and an underutilized tool – to help member employees further their education and skill sets. Many people don’t know about these funds, and it’s a great thing to take advantage of, to give an employee money to further their education.”

Full details are available on TLMI’s website, or those interested can download the TLMI Scholarship bulletin. The deadline for the scholarship has been extended to May 15, 2023.