Benefits

BCPIA offers:

• Educational opportunities through seminars and courses
• Input into post secondary education programs through BCPIA Education Task Force
• Advocacy through Government Affairs with an industry voice with local and provincial governments
• Employee Benefit Program
• Travel Points Program
• Research and resource information
• Networking Opportunities through an industry network - keep informed and in touch with professional and technical advances
• PressLines and E-Clips - to keep you informed
• 20% Discount on all International PrePress Association's Training Webinars and CDs
• Slow Pay Program
• Visa/MasterCard special rate
• Five BCPIA Scholarships for BC students
• Information on Environmental Programs
• Interior BC meetings/seminars - four times per year

Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA)

• Representation in Ottawa, lobbying on behalf of member companies to ensure that the industry’s voice is heard on a national basis on matters that affect the industry.
• National Conference.
• Salary Information (PayStats) specific to Canada.
• Free subscription to Canadian Printer Magazine, auto and cellular phone discounts.
• Administration of the CPIA and BCPIA Scholarship program.
  

PIA offers:

• Ratio studies
• On-line Publications
• Videotapes
• Audio Tapes
• Special Industry Groups
• Peer group program

GATF offers:

• A central source for technical and management information and assistance
• Locally held seminars and training programs delivered through BCPIA
• GATF World monthly magazine
• Free press sheet analysis
• GATF Technical Service Hotline
• Management Plus Program
• Top Management Conference
• Carl Didde Workplace Program