Columns can be displayed and arranged on the computer screen exactly as they will appear in print, and then printed. Nearly all prepress work is expected to be computerized by 2008, and workers will need more training in electronics, computers, and mathematics. Advancement Opportunities for advancement depend on the specific plant or shop. Technological changes will continue to introduce new types of computerized equipment or dictate new work procedures, and retraining will be essential to careers in printing and publishing. For a list of current job listing, browse Caljobs or America's Job Bank .
Workers enter the printing and publishing industry with various educational backgrounds.
In general, job applicants must be high school graduates with mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills, and be computer literate. A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or English provides a good background for those wishing to become reporters or writers. Experience on school newspapers and internships with news organizations are also beneficial. In the past, apprenticeships were quite common for specialized printing occupations. Now, workers are usually trained informally on the job.