About the Institute

The Institute at GPO was developed to enhance the printing and publishing professions within the Federal Government. This mission is accomplished through seminars about printing and electronic publishing policies, procedures, processes, and terminology. The first class was conducted in September of 1989, and the schedule has grown since then.

The Institute's faculty consists of experts from both the U.S. Government Printing Office and other Federal agencies, and even experienced contractors who have the necessary expertise in a certain field. Classes include presentations, demonstrations, case studies, discussions, visual aids, course materials, and hands-on exercises using a personal computer.