Updates

Software Initiative
August 9, 2021The power of an apprenticeship was highlighted recently via James Marten of Hamelin Brands Ltd., who signed up for a…

Sarah Mearns – GPI Bardon
One of the benefits of an apprenticeship is not just the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours, but…

The all clear is given to the apprenticeship standard Level 2 print operative
August 2, 2021BPIF Training are excited to announce that we are now able to deliver the Level 2 Print Operative Standard. Delivered…

Andrew Pearson receives Kathy Woodward Award for Learning
July 22, 2021Andrew Pearson receives Kathy Woodward Award for Learning Winner is Andrew Pearson, Print Manager at Graphic Packaging International (Bardon). He…

Graduation and Training Awards
We are looking forward to welcoming this years Level 5 graduates and training award winners to Bridewell Hall for a…

VICTOR WATSON TROPHY
The Victor Watson Trophy was launched in memory of Victor Watson CBE Dl to recognise a Young Person of Outstanding…

Recruiting an Apprentice – Hints and Tips
July 18, 2021With an increase in apprenticeship vacancies across the sector we have been talking to Kathryn Hawkins of Berkshire Labels to…

KATHY WOODWARD AWARD
July 15, 2021The Kathy Woodward Award for Learning was launched in 2015 in memory of the BPIF’s much loved CEO who sadly…

Harry – Account Manager, Print 4 Ltd
July 2, 2021Harry – Account Manager, Print 4 Ltd What attracted you to print? When I left school, rightly or wrongly, I…

Arica – Junior Account Co-Ordinator, Graphic Packaging International
Arica Smith, Junior Account Co-Ordinator, Graphic Packaging What attracted you to print? / How did you come to work in…

Billy – Print Finisher, Precision Printing
Billy – Print Finisher, Precision Printing What attracted you to print? In all honesty before I started working I didn’t…

Jayleigh Price – Apprentice, PCP
Jayleigh Price – Apprentice, PCP What attracted you to print? I was attracted to print when I had my induction…

Leah – Wide Format and Digital Print Operator, inPrint Colour
Leah – Wide Format and Digital Print Operator, inPrint Colour What attracted you to print? / How did you come…

Christopher Colby – Apprentice Carton Maker, Kingston Carton
Christopher Colby – Apprentice Carton Maker, Kingston Carton What attracted you to print? I came to work in the printing…

Why having a print apprentice works – BCQ Group
Anita – Operations & Compliance Manager, BCQ Group Do you think apprenticeships are important to the printing industry? Absolutely. Why…

Bishop Chalinor Recruitment Event
Kerry Bowyer, Training Co-Ordinator at the BPIF, attended a recruitment fair at Bishop Chalnor School with John Dollin Printing Service….

Why having a print apprentice works – Print 4 Ltd
Matt – Managing Director, Print 4 Ltd Do you think apprenticeships are important to the printing industry? Certainly and to…

CAREERS IN PRINT
June 22, 2021The UK printing industry is the world’s 5th largest producer of printed products. You are surrounded by print every day….

Apprenticeship Incentives – Don’t Miss Out
Don’t Miss Out – Take advantage of the incentive to hire an apprentice. If you are considering a new hire…

Sheffield Hallam University: Packaging Professional Degree Apprenticeship
June 21, 2021David Washington, BPIF Cartons was a member of a scoping group working with The National Skills Council and Sheffield Uni…