A future built on tradition - modern printing knowledge and training centre in békéscsaba

Abstract

The southeastern region of Hungary has a long tradition of printing. Békéscsaba has been considered a “printers’ town” for a century and a half. There are more than a hundred printing and graphic design companies operating in the area, all of which require well-trained professionals. Printer’s training has been taking place in the city since 1964. It was therefore not surprising that in 2018, Békéscsaba allocated a significant part of its financial framework for the "Modern Cities" government supported program to the creation of a knowledge and training centre that provides a supply of skilled workers for this industry, which is so important to the city, in a state-of-the-art technological environment and with educational methods that reflect the future. The institution, which was implemented according to the original strategy and handed over in 2021, provides secondary education covering the entire spectrum of the printed communications business. The study presents and analyses the extremely successful, nationally recognized, future-focused training provided here from the perspective of students, teachers, and printing companies alike. They also strive to ensure the transfer of knowledge in the international arena for their students who excel in professional competitions.