FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BPIF TRAINING LAUNCHES APPRENTICESHIP CHAMPION NETWORK TO STRENGTHEN THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
14 FEBRUARY 2025
10 February 2025 – BPIF Training is proud to launch the Apprenticeship Champion Network as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025. The initiative will bring together passionate advocates from across the print industry to support, promote, and enhance apprenticeships, ensuring the future success of businesses and professionals
in the sector.
The Apprenticeship Champion Network is designed to connect employers, training providers, and industry leaders, creating a collaborative space where members can share best practices, mentor apprentices, and advocate for skills development within the printing industry. By becoming an Apprenticeship Champion, individuals and businesses will play a key role in raising awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and the benefits they bring to both employers and learners.
Supporting Skills Development and Careers BPIF Training has long been at the forefront of apprenticeship provision, helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals. With over 400 apprentices currently in training and partnerships with more than 150 employers, the launch of the Apprenticeship Champion Network is a natural next step in strengthening the
industry’s skills pipeline.
Key Benefits of the Network:
• Champion the value of apprenticeships within the printing industry.
• Support apprentices and employers through mentoring and guidance.
• Share best practices to enhance apprenticeship success.
• Connect with like-minded businesses and industry professionals.
• Help shape the future of skills development and training in print.
Maximising the Impact of National Apprenticeship Week The launch of the Apprenticeship Champion Network aligns with the national theme of ‘Skills for Life’, reinforcing the importance of lifelong learning and workforce development.
Throughout National Apprenticeship Week 2025, BPIF Training will be sharing stories of successful apprentices, employer case studies, and insights from Apprenticeship Champions, showcasing the value of high-quality training and career
development in the print sector. Employers can access resources for National Apprenticeship Week 2025 at BPIF
Training’s NAW 2025 Resource Hub. BPIF Training will also be releasing guides and documents throughout the week, covering topics such as Understanding Apprenticeships, Ongoing Support, Onboarding, Mental Health, Maximising
Benefits, Interview Questions, FAQs, Identifying Business Needs, and the Recruitment Process.
Join the Movement
BPIF Training invites print professionals and businesses to become part of the Apprenticeship Champion Network and contribute to the growth of the industry. Whether you are an employer looking to inspire the next generation, a training provider keen to support skills development, or an apprentice eager to share your journey, this is
an opportunity to make a real difference.
To learn more and sign up, visit BPIF Training’s Apprenticeship Champion Network.
About BPIF Training
BPIF Training is the UK’s leading provider of print apprenticeships, supporting over 400 apprentices and working with more than 150 employers. Rated Good by Ofsted and recognised as an Excellent provider by both learners and employers, BPIF Training is committed to building careers, growing skills, and strengthening the printing industry.
Media Contact:
Max Walkington
max.walkington@bpif.org.uk
07719 964561
https://bpif.training/
Links: https://bpif.training/get-ready-for-national-apprenticeship-week-2025