The BPIF is the principal business support organisation representing the UK print, printed packaging and graphic communication industry and is one of the country's leading trade associations. We are a not-for-profit-distribution organisation.
Training News
Cash prizes for employers who train
13 April 2005
New practical learning charity Edge has launched a nationwide search for employers who provide the very best practical training for young people. Edge will reward £460,000 in cash prizes to employers across the nation who can demonstrate how they offer excellent work-related learning opportunities for 14-25 year olds.
ALI confirms raising of BPIF Training standards
08 April 2005
Following the last Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) inspection of BPIF Training in 2003, the department has implemented a series of improvements following a post-inspection development plan.
Meet the Proskills team
08 April 2005
Come along to one of these free events and find out how Proskills plans to support your companies training and development. Find out how you could influence public funding for Skills in our industry.
US print sales expert Terry Nagi and BPIF to host solutions selling workshop
31 March 2005
Experienced workshop presenter and published author of print sales related books, Terry Nagi, will be joining forces with the BPIF in an interactive two-day solutions selling workshop designed specifically to improve the techniques and success rates of print sales professionals.
BPIF And XL Recruitment tackle print''s sales skills problems
30 March 2005
The BPIF and associate member XL Recruitment are launching a project that aims to improve the quality of sales people in the print industry.
Getting the sale
23 March 2005
The Getting the Sale course is a one-day course, which is designed for anyone who is either just moving into a selling career or for those who would perhaps benefit from a fresh look at the sales process.
Your response vital to bring £4.5m to transform print industry skills
17 March 2005
Proskills, the proposed Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the printing industry and 4 other process and manufacturing industries needs your support. With enough sector backing Proskills will gain its licence and over its first three years would bring £4.5m of Government investment into the industry for research and development and over time have access to even greater funding for the sector.
Introduction to Print Technology Course
10 March 2005
We are going to be running the next 3-day Introduction to Print Technology Course at our head office in London on the 12th, 13th, & 14th April. This 3-day course is for those new to the printing industry and/or those requiring a more in-depth appreciation of the processes and materials involved.
Merseyside print firms to get £1m skills boost
10 March 2005
The print and reprographics industry on Merseyside is to get a £1 million skills boost and a new state of the art computer-based learning centre.
Dates released for IOSH Managing Safely course
24 February 2005
BPIF will be running the IOSH Managing Safely course at various points throughout the year. This 5-day course, designed by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is fast becoming the nationally recognised standard for a line management qualification in health & safety.
BPIF Scholarship winner''s top marks prove the judges right!
17 February 2005
Jenny Keeble, a winner of a BPIF Educational Scholarship in 2004 has justified her selection by the judging panel with the highest possible result in the second year of her BA Foundation Degree in Printing & Publishing Production.
Training and skills in the South East
10 February 2005
Of all the printing companies in the UK who currently use the BPIF for training programmes such as government funded Apprenticeships or National Vocational Qualifications for adults, only 7% of these are based in the South East.
South East students make the headlines at Stationers’ careers day!
28 January 2005
On 26 January, approximately 350 school children and teachers from schools in London and Hertforshire turned out for another enormously successful print careers event.
BPIF urges members to support PrintIT! in schools
13 January 2005
The BPIF has pledged to support a new £100,000+ initiative launched this week by Picon which will result in the most concerted industry-wide effort ever to raise the profile of the printing industry and encourage young people to make a career in printing.
80 year old YMP network hosts 69th annual conference
12 January 2005
From 25-27 February 2005, the YMP network will host its 69th national conference at the De Vere Dunston Hall, Norwich with the theme of Business Knowledge and Individual Growth.
New look YMP welcomes Apprentices
16 December 2004
At the YMP general meeting on 8 December, the organisation, aimed at fostering better management in the industry through helping people in print develop their leadership and management skills, voted in a number of new changes set to revolutionise the organisation from perceived social club to learning and development organisation.
S/NVQ Satisfaction Surveys
16 December 2004
The Print Education & Training Forum (PETF) is the organisation responsible for the Occupational Standards that underpin the print and printed packaging suite of Scottish and National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQs). In early 2005 the PETF will be undertaking a review of these Occupational Standards, and as a starting point will consult with those who use the S/NVQs to find out how satisfied they are.
Proskills Calls for Directors and Chief Executive
07 December 2004
Agreement has now been reached by a number of industries, including print, to work together with the Sector Skills Development Agency to form a Sector Skills Council (SSC). Proskills is the working name of this initiative and they are looking to appoint non-executive directors for the main management board and its Chief Executive in January 2005.
Try Out Training
30 November 2004
Training will help your business, but don't take our word for it; come along to the Try out training evening on Tuesday 26th April.
Entries to close for BPIF Educational Scholarships
16 November 2004
Entries for the 2005 BPIF Educational Scholarships will close on 31st December 2004 and potential entrants are urged to send in their applications before Christmas if possible for the twelve awards of £2500 each to be won by young people seeking a career in print.
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