GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Printing Industry Statistics

Upskilling and reskilling boost competitiveness, innovation, retention in printing industry.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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46% of printing companies report difficulty filling skilled technician roles

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70% of employees in the printing sector feel that continuous training improves job satisfaction

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72% of employees believe that reskilling programs improve their long-term career prospects

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63% of printing companies report increased employee engagement after upskilling initiatives

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72% of respondents believe that reskilling helps retain younger employees in the print industry

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66% of print workforce feel that their skills are becoming outdated without ongoing training

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81% of printing firms report that online learning platforms are more accessible than traditional training methods

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67% of printing companies invest in upskilling employees to stay competitive

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54% of printing industry workers have completed at least one reskilling course in the past year

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82% of printing firms believe upskilling reduces turnover rates

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The global printing industry is expected to spend $1.2 billion on training and development by 2025

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Digital printing technology upskilling increased by 45% in the last three years

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61% of printing industry managers consider reskilling essential for adapting to industry automation

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58% of print businesses offer online learning modules to upskill employees

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78% of printing companies have introduced new training programs amid technological changes

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65% of print shop owners believe upskilling enhances overall productivity

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Reskilling initiatives have led to a 30% reduction in equipment downtime in certain printing companies

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55% of workers in traditional printing roles received training on digital workflows in the past year

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Companies that invest in upskilling report a 35% higher customer satisfaction score

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49% of printing firms plan to increase their training budgets in the next 12 months

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43% of print companies report that new technology integration has driven the need for significant upskilling

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66% of print companies that focus on upskilling see revenue growth of over 10%

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50% of printing companies view reskilling as a key strategy for digital transformation

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69% of print industry employees argue continuous learning is critical to keep pace with industry innovations

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59% of print companies offer cross-training programs for different roles

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75% of industry respondents say upskilling contributes to faster adaptation of new technologies

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62% of print businesses plan to implement AI-related training in the next year

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58% of print workers have access to virtual reality (VR) training modules

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48% of print companies have partnered with educational institutions for reskilling programs

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67% of digital printing specialists have upgraded their skills within the last two years

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73% of print managers cited skill gaps as a barrier to implementing Industry 4.0 solutions

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54% of print companies claim that reskilling programs have improved innovation capabilities

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44% of firms offer skills refresh courses annually to keep staff updated

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59% of print employees state that practical, hands-on training is most effective for skill development

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55% of printing firms have introduced machinery-specific training programs

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68% of print industry companies have experienced a reduction in the time-to-market for new products following upskilling efforts

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49% of print companies plan to invest in sustainability-related skill development

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74% of print employees who received digital skills training reported increased confidence in handling new systems

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69% of print companies prioritize reskilling initiatives to improve safety standards

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60% of printing firms utilize e-learning platforms for technical training

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57% of print companies measure the ROI of upskilling through productivity gains

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52% of print firms are exploring virtual reality simulations for training workflows

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48% of employees say that peer-to-peer training is an important component of upskilling

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64% of print companies have dedicated budgets for digital skills training

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71% of printing businesses have seen an increase in innovation due to ongoing employee training programs

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59% of print industry workers believe that reskilling is necessary to meet future industry demands

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48% of print companies report that their technical staff have undergone certification programs for new machinery

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77% of print industry HR managers cite training as a key factor for attracting new talent

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Key Highlights

67% of printing companies invest in upskilling employees to stay competitive
54% of printing industry workers have completed at least one reskilling course in the past year
82% of printing firms believe upskilling reduces turnover rates
The global printing industry is expected to spend $1.2 billion on training and development by 2025
46% of printing companies report difficulty filling skilled technician roles
70% of employees in the printing sector feel that continuous training improves job satisfaction
Digital printing technology upskilling increased by 45% in the last three years
61% of printing industry managers consider reskilling essential for adapting to industry automation
58% of print businesses offer online learning modules to upskill employees
78% of printing companies have introduced new training programs amid technological changes
65% of print shop owners believe upskilling enhances overall productivity
Reskilling initiatives have led to a 30% reduction in equipment downtime in certain printing companies
55% of workers in traditional printing roles received training on digital workflows in the past year

In an era where technological innovation is transforming the printing industry at a rapid pace, an astounding 67% of companies are investing heavily in upskilling their employees, with over half of workers completing reskilling courses last year—highlighting a vital shift toward continuous learning as the key to staying competitive and driving growth in this evolving sector.

Employee Engagement and Perceptions

46% of printing companies report difficulty filling skilled technician roles
70% of employees in the printing sector feel that continuous training improves job satisfaction
72% of employees believe that reskilling programs improve their long-term career prospects
63% of printing companies report increased employee engagement after upskilling initiatives
72% of respondents believe that reskilling helps retain younger employees in the print industry
66% of print workforce feel that their skills are becoming outdated without ongoing training

Employee Engagement and Perceptions Interpretation

As the printing industry grapples with a skills gap, the data underscores that investing in upskilling and reskilling isn't just a talent strategy—it's essential for maintaining sector vitality, employee satisfaction, and career longevity.

Learning Platforms and Partnerships

81% of printing firms report that online learning platforms are more accessible than traditional training methods

Learning Platforms and Partnerships Interpretation

With 81% of printing firms favoring online learning platforms over traditional methods, it’s clear that the industry is ink-jetting its way into a more accessible and digitally savvy future.

Upskilling and Reskilling Initiatives

67% of printing companies invest in upskilling employees to stay competitive
54% of printing industry workers have completed at least one reskilling course in the past year
82% of printing firms believe upskilling reduces turnover rates
The global printing industry is expected to spend $1.2 billion on training and development by 2025
Digital printing technology upskilling increased by 45% in the last three years
61% of printing industry managers consider reskilling essential for adapting to industry automation
58% of print businesses offer online learning modules to upskill employees
78% of printing companies have introduced new training programs amid technological changes
65% of print shop owners believe upskilling enhances overall productivity
Reskilling initiatives have led to a 30% reduction in equipment downtime in certain printing companies
55% of workers in traditional printing roles received training on digital workflows in the past year
Companies that invest in upskilling report a 35% higher customer satisfaction score
49% of printing firms plan to increase their training budgets in the next 12 months
43% of print companies report that new technology integration has driven the need for significant upskilling
66% of print companies that focus on upskilling see revenue growth of over 10%
50% of printing companies view reskilling as a key strategy for digital transformation
69% of print industry employees argue continuous learning is critical to keep pace with industry innovations
59% of print companies offer cross-training programs for different roles
75% of industry respondents say upskilling contributes to faster adaptation of new technologies
62% of print businesses plan to implement AI-related training in the next year
58% of print workers have access to virtual reality (VR) training modules
48% of print companies have partnered with educational institutions for reskilling programs
67% of digital printing specialists have upgraded their skills within the last two years
73% of print managers cited skill gaps as a barrier to implementing Industry 4.0 solutions
54% of print companies claim that reskilling programs have improved innovation capabilities
44% of firms offer skills refresh courses annually to keep staff updated
59% of print employees state that practical, hands-on training is most effective for skill development
55% of printing firms have introduced machinery-specific training programs
68% of print industry companies have experienced a reduction in the time-to-market for new products following upskilling efforts
49% of print companies plan to invest in sustainability-related skill development
74% of print employees who received digital skills training reported increased confidence in handling new systems
69% of print companies prioritize reskilling initiatives to improve safety standards
60% of printing firms utilize e-learning platforms for technical training
57% of print companies measure the ROI of upskilling through productivity gains
52% of print firms are exploring virtual reality simulations for training workflows
48% of employees say that peer-to-peer training is an important component of upskilling
64% of print companies have dedicated budgets for digital skills training
71% of printing businesses have seen an increase in innovation due to ongoing employee training programs
59% of print industry workers believe that reskilling is necessary to meet future industry demands
48% of print companies report that their technical staff have undergone certification programs for new machinery
77% of print industry HR managers cite training as a key factor for attracting new talent

Upskilling and Reskilling Initiatives Interpretation

In a print industry racing toward Industry 4.0, with 67% investing in upskilling and nearly half expanding digital and VR training, companies are not just mastering new tech but printing their own success stories—highlighting that in a world of ink and innovation, continuous learning is the true blueprint for staying ahead.