16 December 2019

Be informed and inspired, join us at the Antalis Academy for National Apprenticeship Week 2020

Get the most out of National Apprenticeship Week 2020 by joining us at the Antalis Academy and come away from the day with new fresh ideas and inspiring stories.

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which this year is running from 3-7 February 2020, is an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships that brings the whole apprenticeship community together to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy. This year it coincides with National Careers Week and we are keen to ensure that the print industry is flying the flag to students about the promising careers that are available in print.

We at the BPIF will be kicking things off on Tuesday 4 February by taking a group of our apprentices to visit the Antalis Academy. A centre of excellence for digital and printing technology, based at their head office in Leicestershire. It's a unique facility equipped with the latest digital kit offering live demonstrations and real life application case studies to help inform and educate.

Antalis are Europe's leading distributor of paper, packaging solutions and visual communications production for professionals. With a market leading range of over 14,000 products including papers, envelopes and consumables, as well as packaging, promotional and visual communication materials; and it's all backed up with a service that is second to none.

The event with the theme of sustainability, will run from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Agenda

10.30 – Registration 

11.00 – 11.15 – Tour 

11.15 – 12.15 – Welcome/sustainability in the print industry, Chris Green and Mike Forrest  

12.15 – 12.30 – Coffee break 

12.30 – 1.00 – David Mitchell, Hobbs

1.00 – 1.30 – Neil Lovell, Kerry Bradbury and Arica Smith, The Printing Charity

1.30 – 2.30 – Lunch 

2.30 – 2.50 – Kelly O’Sullivan, Sainsbury’s/Argos 

2.50 – 3.20 – Jonathan Tame/ Greg Self, Two Sides 

3.20 – 3.30 – Coffee break 

3.30 – 4.00 – Apprentice/Speakers Panel, hosted by PrintWeek

The day will end with a round table discussion led by PrintWeek on the ‘future of apprenticeships' and ‘apprenticeships role in the sustainability of the industry.'

Testimonials from apprentices:
"I found the event very insightful and motivating. It was great to network and hear other people's stories about where they have gone in their careers; which has really boosted my confidence and given me some ideas for my future."
Amy Elrington, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Webmart UK

The Printing Charity have kindly agreed to pay for all reasonable travel expenses. 

It's set to be an inspiring and informative day, however places are limited, so if you have an apprentice or are an apprentice that would like to attend please email Sophie Chater at [email protected]