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A Young Person in Print:- Josh Gilbert at Hickling & Squires.
A Young Person in Print:- Josh Golbert at Hickling & Squires. - YouTube What a truly refreshing and positive young man Josh is. A real credit to his parents, his company and himself. One of the questions I asked him was to describe print in three words. His answer, IDEAS TO LIFE has blown me away. He advises other people looking at the industry.. “You’ve just got to give it a go!” Josh Gilbert, you are on cool dude.
paul.stead
Apr 21 min read


Communication between generations is key...
Video details - YouTube Studio You might not realise that communication between generations isn't always straight forward. Young people think and communicate differently. How do you prepare yourself? Have a look at the video in the link and let Vera Donkers and Roos Vos of UNSNOOZED show you how. A simple card game that crosses generational boundaries... Great idea! For more information... vera@unsnoozed.nl or roos@unsnoozed.nl
paul.stead
Mar 251 min read


A Young Person in Print... Tabitha at Label Apeel!
The changing demographic of people in print is clear to see. Michelle Kellock of Label Apeel talks with Tabitha, a fantastic example of a young person in the print sector. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBemkGt8auw Great video and not a grey haired old bloke in sight. Thank you Tabitha and Michelle for taking time to share.
paul.stead
Mar 51 min read


YPIPP & Equalex: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Work Experience
Information supplied by Joanna Stephenson of Think B2B Marketing. At Young People In Print & Packaging (YPIPP), 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 skil
paul.stead
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
paul.stead
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...
paul.stead
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...
paul.stead
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
paul.stead
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...
paul.stead
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...
paul.stead
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...
paul.stead
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


Northern Ireland & Scotland too!
It's great news that this initiative is spreading and we now have involved parties in Northern Ireland (two so far) and Scotland (five so...
paul.stead
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Location map for IDOP 2025
So far, we have 94 locations available to young people for an 'open doors experience' on 9th October, International Day of Print 2025 If...
paul.stead
Jul 9, 20251 min read


Thank you Peter Foulkes!
This month, Quick Print magazine has adapted their front cover to highlight the story of Young People in Print. Thank you Peter. A...
paul.stead
Jul 4, 20251 min read


Work experience for young people is changing…
It could be just the right thing for the UK print sector, to engage with young people earlier and raise their awareness of potential...
paul.stead
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Open Doors experience in your area for International Day of Print 2025
The Young People In Print group is continuing to drive awareness of the UK print sector by encouraging employers to ‘open their doors’ on...
paul.stead
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Laura Arlott talks Growth Hubs and what they can do to support businesses and young people..
If you are serious about being involved in the Young People in Print initiative and would like to know how organisations such as the...
paul.stead
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Learning from Others. Print and Visual Media Communications. It’s an Industry with Impact but still lacks Career presence.
Marcu Cliffor, 0774 381 8806 marcus@printboosterologist.solutions ..... I was kindly asked to contribute to an article on Recruitment...
paul.stead
May 12, 20255 min read
Ready to employ a young person and struggling with the next steps?
You have choices: Click the 'recruiter' button on the front page of the YPIP website, then register with Ozzle for a free apprentice job...
paul.stead
Apr 14, 20251 min read


A young person in print....Connor Lonsdale
Coveris UK teaches them very well. The Printing Charity, rising stars and I have no doubt that Connor has a great future in print, but...
paul.stead
Mar 9, 20251 min read


A 'young person in print', Hayden Cooper
Hayden works for KGK Genix in Harlow. Creative Design Agency London, Essex & Hertfordshire | KGK Genix Young, positive and now "can't...
paul.stead
Feb 14, 20251 min read


A fantastic day with Konica Minolta
Marie Elizabeth Woodhead and her colleagues at Konica Minolta were hosts to students from two local schools, supported by Lucy ...
paul.stead
Feb 5, 20251 min read


KGK Genix (Essex) Ltd.. Industry leading in how to bring young people on board.
Recently, we met with Matthew Walsh, Operations Director and Colette Cooper, Marketing Director of KGK Genix (Essex) Ltd, as they were...
paul.stead
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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