BPIF Training Employer Forum: Have Your Say

BPIF Training are launching a new Employer Forum to give businesses across the print and packaging sector a dedicated space to tell us what they need from apprenticeship training.

The forum will focus on open discussion, honest feedback, and practical insight from employers who work with apprentices every day.

This is an employer-led forum. It is a chance for you to shape how BPIF Training supports the sector, influence future training programmes, and help ensure apprentices develop the skills your business needs.

Why the forum matters

The print and packaging industry continues to evolve, driven by new technologies, changing customer expectations and ongoing skills shortages. To support this, we want to hear directly from employers about what is needed now — and what will be needed next.

The forum will help us understand:

• The key skills and behaviours employers value most.

• Gaps you see in new starters and apprentices entering the sector.

• How well our curriculum reflects day-to-day production demands.

• Your experience of our communication, onboarding and ongoing support.

• What’s working well, and what isn’t, in our apprenticeship delivery.

• What additional training, workshops or resources would benefit your teams.

Your insight will help us ensure training remains relevant, practical, and aligned to real workplace needs across print and packaging.

Who the forum is for

We welcome anyone involved in managing, supporting or supervising apprentices, including:

• Line managers and production supervisors

• HR and L&D leads

• Training coordinators

• Business owners and senior leaders

Date, Time, Location

The forum will be held at XXX

Date:

Time:

Location:

Agenda for the first meeting

1. Welcome and introductions
   Overview of the forum and how employer feedback will shape our work.

2. Understanding your business priorities
   Open discussion on current pressures, skills needs and sector trends.

3. Your experience of apprenticeships
   Feedback on training relevance, curriculum alignment, communication and learner progress.

4. How well are we supporting you?
   Honest review of our service, including areas where you would like to see improvement.

5. Shaping future training
   Employer input on workshops, programmes, and areas for development.

6. Open forum and next steps

What happens next

After each meeting, we will share a summary of the themes discussed and the actions we will take. This ensures the forum leads to meaningful improvements that support employers and apprentices alike.

Register your interest

If you would like to join the Employer Forum or receive updates, please complete the registration form below. We will confirm the date and format of the first session soon.