Following National Apprenticeship Week (3–7 March), the BPIF is calling for better promotion of print apprenticeships in schools and colleges.
A survey of the federation’s 16-18 year old apprentices showed that the schemes are not widely promoted in educational establishments. 78% of apprentices said that apprenticeships were discussed at school but only 6% said that printing was encouraged as a career.
79% of respondents stated that the process of applying was easy and 46% had accessed the National Apprenticeship website. However 74% said support was given by their family and only 21% cited their school or college as giving support.