Apprentices

Solopress managing director Aron Priest has been awarded the Freedom of London to commemorate more than 30 years dedicated to the printing industry.

The government will need to provide more detail about reforms to increase the flexibility of the apprenticeship levy before they can be welcomed openly, according to the BPIF.

Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has taken on an apprentice to help it keep up with new business wins.

The Printing Charity has awarded 91 grants to young people – the highest number yet – in this year’s Print Futures Awards, with female recipients dominating the education initiative.

Fastsigns Chelmsford has taken on two new apprentices and a Zünd G3 L-2500 CV CNC cutter in order to bring more capabilities in-house.

The Stationers’ Company collaborated with Ravensbourne University London to launch a new apprenticeship initiative that will work to solidify the future of the industry.

Keenan Phillips had something to prove at his interview for an apprenticeship post. So did the man interviewing him for the job at Saxon Packaging.

Print Scotland used its third annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards to issue a call to the region’s print businesses to embrace apprenticeships.

Propack Direct Mail has appointed an apprentice for its client services department.

Print Trailblazer – a new type of apprenticeship scheme devised by employers – has now received government approval after more than three years of talks.

JM Heaford is kicking off 2018 with a focus on training and investment in people as its newest apprentices get to work.

Scottish book printer Bell & Bain has recruited two new apprentices and plans to take on four more in the next few weeks.