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  To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with Jacob who is currently an apprentice at our CPI Melksham site and asked him about his role. Jacob Davies – Binder Operator, CPI Antony Rowe - Melksham Level 3 - Print Technician Apprenticeship   Tell us a little bit about your apprenticeship – what do you enjoy about the role? The apprenticeship allowed me to see and further my knowledge of every process in print and there are many roles to choose from. I enjoy print finishing and having the ability to create a book and operate multiple stages of bookmaking. What have you learned? I have further developed my confidence throughout my time in my apprenticeship and now operate the Blocker, Casemaker, Casing In machines. These machines are over 50 years old and I have learned the traditional skills in order to operate this machinery. What’s it like to work in the printing industry? I enjoy working in the printing industry as you are able to see the work you produce using raw materials from the beginning to the end product. What tips or information would you share with others to encourage them to join the print industry? I would encourage others to join the print industry because they will have the opportunity to work in multiple areas of print regardless if they are developing designs with customers, or producing the end product. It’s a good feeling of accomplishment when you can use the skills you learned in an apprenticeship to make a product you are happy to put your name to. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeship #Work #CPIbooks #CPIprint #Bookprinting #publishing

This school year is not just about feasting, laughing and eating breakfast together at the Peter Thumb School in Hilzingen - no, we at Renfert also wanted to help you shape your future.😀 For example, for an apprenticeship as a production mechanic (m/f/d), warehouse logistics specialist (m/f/d) or as a Bachelor of Arts (m/f/d) in Business Administration - Industry.👍 The idea behind "Peters Brotzeit" is simple: promote community, connect generations and at the same time give you a glimpse into your possible professional future (at Renfert) and help you to broaden your career prospects. In other words, a win-win situation. 👉Find your apprenticeship in our headquaters in Hilzingen now at renfert.com ! The Peter Thumb School emphasizes the importance that the event was not just a breakfast, but an interactive platform for knowledge exchange and encounters. After all, it wasn't just about eating together, but also spinning ideas, making contacts and perhaps even laying the foundations for YOUR future careers. #renfert #makinworkeasy #azubi #apprenticeship #hilzingen #dental #dentallab

Success story at ETT Verpackungstechnik - the reason for this is ETT's high attractiveness as an employer. In view of the high number of trainee non-appointments, we would once again like to express our pride in our new skilled workers of tomorrow! 💪 Figures from the IAB company panel of the Institute for Employment Research show that 35.4% of all apprenticeships could not be filled in 2023. This situation is exacerbated by the demographic decline in the number of school leavers and the trend towards higher school-leaving qualifications as well as an increased propensity to study. https://lnkd.in/eQyrMVtj At ETT Verpackungstechnik, we have a trainee vacancy rate of 0%! This means that we have been able to fill all open apprenticeship positions. This is due to both the high attractiveness of ETT Verpackungstechnik as an employer and the great commitment of our experts in recruiting trainees. We regularly present ourselves as ETT Verpackungstechnik at regional training fairs and co-operate closely with our partners. All these activities to attract new trainees as well as the high attractiveness of ETT Verpackungstechnik enable sustainable corporate success! Interested in an apprenticeship at ETT from 2025? Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/eYpnedxK #Apprenticeship #CareerStart #TeamETT #ETTVerpackungstechnik

Read Paul's fantastic story on how his degree apprenticeship helped him, if you are interested in upskilling in your workplace or offering this option to your employees then please get in touch with us #degreeapprenticeships #engineering #materialscience

Finding new skilled workers is not an easy proposition, but the answer lies in bolstering the training and education provision in the U.K. Courses like Sheffield Hallam University’s BSc Packaging Professional degree apprenticeship program are key to nurturing new talent.  #sustainablepackaging #recyclability #packaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycledmaterials #resourceefficiency

Check out the latest blog post. "Apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing" https://lnkd.in/eSBwzv6V

Did you know it was National Apprenticeship Week last week? We asked Andrew Robbins, Managing Director of Blackmore Limited for his thoughts on apprenticeships... "Investing in our apprentices isn't just good business, it's a source of immense pride. We take great satisfaction in nurturing their skills, providing opportunities, and witnessing them flourish within our business. We're incredibly proud of our current apprentices, from exceeding targets to winning industry awards and we're always looking for talented individuals to join the team.” Mateusz, one of our apprentices (who recently won BPIF's Apprentice of the Year award) is also mentioned in this article: https://lnkd.in/gxjiqdxp Does your business work with apprentices? How do you think the print industry can attract more young apprentices? BPIF Training BPIF - The Heart of British Print Printweek #nationalapprenticeshipweek2024  #apprenticeship #printingindustry #printindustry  

Favorite quote from this article: “I would recommend a youth apprenticeship program to anyone. Not only are you helping a young kid see a rewarding career in manufacturing, but you are also helping yourself and your company learn how to teach the younger generation." Co-founder/COO Matt Brunner of Brunner Fabrication LLC I love to see employers embracing and evangelizing this new role for themselves as co-leaders in the education of young people. When a young person chooses an apprenticeship, they aren't choosing to forego higher education. They are instead choosing a path that combines learning from teachers in a classroom and learning from skilled professionals in the workplace. Great article, Lincoln Brunner! #youthapprenticeship #employerengagement #apprenticeship #youthapprenticeships

Quickfire Q&A with FLB Group Bindery Managers Tony & Jake: ❓ How many apprentices do you have in the business? One. ❓ How many of your staff were apprentices? Fourteen, including Andy Duncan, pictured. ❓ Are you looking to take on apprentices, and if so, how should anyone interested get in touch? Yes, two in bindery and one in Print. 📧 Mike Wilson mwilson@flbgroup.com in the first instance. ❓ What do you like the most about apprentices? From a personal point of view it’s great to see a young apprentice who knew nothing about the Print trade gain vast experience from his/her colleagues who have worked for the company for many years and are more than happy to pass their knowledge on to the next generation of Print Finishers/Bookbinders. ❓ What do they bring to your business? Apprentices bring new skills to the workforce allowing us to determine where we may be lacking a certain skill in a certain area of the business. On top of this it boosts employee motivation as they see that the company is investing in the future. All you need: ➡️ FLB Group website: https://buff.ly/3IMc3wV ➡️ Print apprentice info https://buff.ly/41LsEcj #PrintApprentices #PrintScotland #ScotAppWeek24 #SkillsGeneration #ScottishApprenticeshipWeek

There are lots of different ways into the chemical sciences. And apprenticeships are one of the key pathways for people who are passionate about working in chemistry. Find out more: rsc.li/NAW #NAW2024