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Empowering Creativity Through Job Training

Real skills through real work that creates meaningful community impact

At PSW, we believe that creativity and professional skill go hand in hand, and that everyone deserves the chance to contribute their talents in meaningful ways. Training in the Print and Graphic Design sector prepares individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for careers in a dynamic, creative industry while building confidence, technical skills, and workplace readiness.

Partnering with PSW connects employers to a pool of creative, detail-oriented individuals eager to bring fresh ideas, precision, and dedication to your team. Together, we can foster inclusion and strengthen the creative economy in our community.

On-the-Job Training Through the Copy Center & Community Partnerships

At the heart of our program is the PSW Copy Center, an in-house professional print and design service. Here, participants receive hands-on training and mentorship in a real-world environment, building both technical expertise and customer service skills.

Through these experiences, individuals develop transferable job skills such as attention to detail, time management, digital literacy, and effective communication, all of which are essential in creative industries. Participants gain confidence, build a professional work ethic, and prepare for employment opportunities within PSW and the broader community.

Training areas include:

Print Production

Preparing and producing a wide range of materials, including flyers, brochures, invitations, posters, banners, and booklets.

Graphic Design Basics

Learning software tools and fundamental design principles for layout, typography, and visual communication.

Finishing Services

Operating equipment for cutting, laminating, binding, and packaging printed materials.

Janitorial Work

Performing thorough cleaning services for commercial buildings and vacant residential properties, ensuring hygienic, welcoming environments.

Customer Service

Assisting customers, taking orders, and ensuring a positive client experience in a busy retail environment.

How Employers Benefit

Build your workforce and empower your community through inclusive opportunity and growth

Creative Talent Pipeline

Access individuals trained in both print production and graphic design basics, ready to contribute creatively and technically to your team.

Internship Opportunities

Host individuals in internship or work-experience roles, giving you the opportunity to assess skills and fit while supporting professional growth for trainees.

Community Reputation

Strengthen your business’s reputation as a champion of inclusion, creativity, and workforce development.

Community Partnerships That Build Pathways

PSW collaborates with local businesses, print shops, and creative agencies to expand training and employment opportunities outside our own operations. These partnerships help individuals gain experience in authentic professional settings and create pathways to sustainable careers in the creative sector.

Our Employment Development team partners closely with employers and participants to ensure placements align with business needs and participant strengths. We provide guidance, on-site support, and coaching to promote success for everyone involved.

Current partners include:

…and we’re excited to partner with more businesses in the creative industry. Your business can help shape an inclusive, vibrant community where creativity knows no boundaries.

Interested in Partnering With Us?

Creative training. Real experience. A path with purpose.

If you’d like to learn more about hiring PSW-trained individuals, offering internships, or becoming a community partner, we’d love to connect. Let’s build a future where creativity and opportunity thrive together.