21 October 2015
Apprentices in print given a voice
BPIF are the leading apprenticeship provider within the print industry and recognise the importance in giving the youth of the industry a voice. This is why we have formed the BPIF Apprentice Council to ensure that our apprentices have the opportunity to shape the delivery of our training programmes. The council will also provide a platform for council members to express their views on the industry and make clear their needs. This will all feed into the BPIFs schools programme which aims to attract more school leavers into our industry.
The BPIF Apprentice Council will meet twice a year and the Chairman has been named as Josh Levett-Thomas, from Hobbs, who has recently completed his advanced apprenticeship in Mechanised Print Finishing & Binding. The council members have a representative from each of the 6 regions who are all currently undertaking an apprenticeship with the BPIF.
BPIF Apprentice Council:
Chairman
Josh Levett-Thomas, Hobbs
North West Representative
Liam Walton, Galloways Printers Ltd
South West Representative
Alex Parkin, Burleigh Portishead
North East Representative
Aaron Quinn, Design Xpress
East Representative
Luke Herbert, 3B Design & Print
Midlands Representative
Ryan Cope, The Sherwood Group
South East Representative
Sophie Chuter, Windsor
This initiative is supported by the Printing Charity who will be covering the travel expenses of the council members and London Calling who are kindly hosting the inaugural meeting.
BPIF have been actively involved in shaping the Print Trailblazer for apprenticeships along with a consortium of leading industry employers and are registered as a Youth Friendly organisation.
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