PA Dept of Education | CIP Code 10.0399

Printing is the production of multiple copies of images and words, like the images and words in this course catalog. It involves a collection of information and photos with the primary purpose to create and manufacture products that communicate visually.

The printing industry is constantly developing higher quality and more efficient ways to meet the needs of our growing population. The printing industry is one of the largest service organizations in the world. Its sales income and number of employees rank as the largest manufacturing industry in the United States today. With over 44,000 printing plants currently in operation, it produces more than 157 billion dollars in printed products and services each year.

Printing is a growth industry. Each year it manufactures more products than it did the previous year. As a result, employment opportunities are excellent.

Occupational Profile: For information on this occupation’s description, required knowledge, job tasks and related job titles, state and national wages, and employment trends, visit the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s site for this career field at:     http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/51-5023.00