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YPIP & Equalex: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Work Experience
Information supplied by Joanna Stephenson of Think B2B Marketing. At Young People In Print (YPIP), we are committed to connecting young people with high-quality work experiences that broaden horizons, build confidence, and prepare students for the future. Through our partnership with the Equalex Programme, a government backed initiative that provides structured, inclusive work experiences for secondary school students to explore careers and develop essential skills, we suppor
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Nov 25, 20254 min read


Attracting and keeping young talent in UK print & packaging: what’s working and what still needs work
If you ask a room of Gen Z what ‘print and packaging’ means, many picture ink-stained presses and cardboard boxes, not colour management in the cloud, data-driven workflows, brand design, automation, AI-enabled quality control or circular-economy innovation. That gap between perception and reality is at the heart of our sector’s talent challenge and also our biggest opportunity. What’s moving the needle? · Apprenticeships and early-entry routes. More firms are building
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Nov 6, 20253 min read


Inspiring the Next Generation: How Young People In Print Supports International Day of Print
The print industry is alive with innovation, creativity, and opportunity and yet for many young people, it’s still a hidden world. At...
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Oct 6, 20253 min read


Demystifying Print Careers: From Design to Production - Where Could You Fit In?
When most people hear the word print, they picture magazines, packaging, or posters. What they often miss is the ecosystem of talent...
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Sep 22, 20253 min read


CDS is on the case... well done Darren Burley
No need to complicate things. Tell the young people in your area what to expect. The throw your doors wide open
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Sep 11, 20251 min read


Getting your apprentice trained and certified.
Are you aware of how much it costs to train your apprentice? Do you know who can formerly train your apprentice? If you are a non-levy...
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Sep 5, 20252 min read


International Day of Print: What’s Happening Near You This October?
This year’s International Day of Print is set for Thursday, October 9, 2025, and the team at Young People in Print (YPIP) invites...
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Sep 4, 20252 min read


Equalex pilot scheme results.. (How young people are viewing work experience?
The Education Development Trust has recently carried out a pilot scheme in the Wakefield area, to test the governments new work...
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Sep 4, 20251 min read


International Day of Print: What’s Happening Near You This October?
This year’s International Day of Print is set for Thursday, October 9, 2025, and the team at Young People in Print (YPIP) invites...
paul.stead
Aug 19, 20252 min read
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