2025 Event calendar
2025 Phoenix Challenge High School Skill Competition March 5-7, 2025, Charlotte, NC
2025 Phoenix Challenge College Competition April 10-12, Kansas City, MO
COLLEGE WINNING TEAMS 2024
Winning teams did not dissappoint with this year’s Phoenix Challenge College Competition. After several years, RIT returned to the mix of competitors and they showe up with some bench strength. The 2024 Winners are:
Overall Competition – CalPoly - San Luis Obispo, California
Research, Graphics & Execution – RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Rochester, New York
Concept – Illinois State University – Normal, Illinois
Top colleges from across North America competed for top positions at the 2024 Phoenix Challenge Foundation’s annual College Competition - Applalachian State University, Cal-Poly, Clemson University, Illinois State University, Toronto Metropolitan University and Rochester Institute of Technology shown with their instructors along with Bettylyn and Jordan Krafft, Josh Sigmon.
All the competing teams continue to amaze the judges and hiring companies. Several students have accepted internships and a few graduates are already making moves to join the industry. Can’t wait for next year!!!
2024 HIGH SCHOOL SKILLS COMPETITION Winning Teams!
The 2024 Competition season for Phoenix Challenge Students is complete. What a great year. Seventeen teams from across the country convened in Charlotte, North Carolina for the High School Skills Competition. Our biggest year in quite some time. The skilled trade world is heating up as young career seekers are drawn to trades that fit their goals and ambitions!
Teams of two showcase flexo printing skills - Fairfield Career & Technology Center in action!
High School Skills Competition WINNERS!
The students, again, did not dissapoint. This years High School Skills Competition winners are:
1ST Place - Noelle Hutchings & Kiersten Cole - Knox High School
2ND Place - Clare Hotchkiss & Joise Fynewever - Careerline Tech Center
3RD Place - Ravyn Reed & Ella Wilson - CTS of Lackawanna County
Great Job! Teams
Thank you to all of our volunteer judges, educators, industry experts! We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you so much to the following sponsors and supporters of this year’s High School Event
Anderson & Vreeland Harper Corporation TLMI JR Cole Industries Inc. Tesa Tape
Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation ICPF - International Corrugated Packaging Foundation
Graymills Maxcess / Rotometrics Mark Andy
Industry professionals, inlcuding past Phoenix Challenge competition particpants, donate their time and experience to judge College Teams who present their projects.
The PCF College Competition - April 26-27
Meanwhile, college students have their spotlight moment on April 26-27 at the Flexo Xperience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. For the 17th year, the college-level competition promises to be a thrilling showcase of technical expertise, business savvy and creative prowess. Students pursuing higher education in printing, graphics and technology-related fields will engage in challenges that mirror real-world scenarios, preparing them for the demands of their future careers.
The Flexo Xperience Center, renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, will serve as an ideal backdrop for these college-level innovators to shine.The Phoenix Challenge Foundation, known for its commitment to education and industry collaboration, continues to evolve these competitions to mirror the evolving landscape of technology and innovation.
Both the high school and college competitions will feature challenges that emphasize not only academic excellence but also practical application, aligning with the foundation's mission to bridge the gap between education and industry needs. Participants can expect an immersive experience that goes beyond traditional classroom learning. The challenges are crafted to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration – essential skills that will undoubtedly benefit these students in their future careers. Industry professionals and experts will serve as judges, providing valuable feedback and insights to help guide the students on their professional journey.
As April approaches, the excitement and anticipation among students, educators, and industry professionals continues to build. The Phoenix Challenge Foundation's 2024 Competition is not just an event; it is a steppingstone for the next generation of innovators, technologists, and leaders. It is a testament to the foundation's dedication to nurturing talent and preparing students for successful and impactful careers in an ever-evolving world.
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The Phoenix Challenge Foundation is an organization of industry professionals who are dedicated to encouraging today's youth in exploring the exciting career opportunities available to them through the Flexographic printing industry.
Each year the Phoenix Challenge Foundation hosts it's annual International High School Flexographic Skills Competition and hosts the Phoenix Challenge College competition for students in North America currently studying Flexography. This site is dedicated to the student participants, their teachers and the industry sponsors that make this a competition success!