Oct 31, 2011
The PrintIT! programme aims to encourage students to consider a career in the print industry. The initiative has attracted broad support over the years, with publishing software company Quark the latest to lend their backing
Oct 18, 2011
With the launch of the new Print Skills Academy Website employers now have a single port of call where they can find solutions to their skills issues, including training and funding, writes Proskills Print and Paper Industry lead Richard Moore
Oct 17, 2011
The MakeIT! Furniture programme encourages students to consider a career in the furniture industry. Proskills now aims to build on the success of the initiative by establishing a twinning programme between schools and furniture companies
Oct 13, 2011
Arthur Mellows Village College near Peterborough have been twinned with Classic Printers as part of the PrintIT! twinning programme. This will bring long-term benefits to both to the school and the business, writes Tom Bowtell, Proskills Deputy CEO
Oct 11, 2011
Print giant HP have renewed their sponsorship of PrintIT!, an educational initiative led by Proskills which encourages students to consider a career in print. HP will contribute £5,000 in cash and £5,000 worth of prizes to the programme in 2012
Oct 10, 2011
The UK Glass Industry needs to attract talented new entrants if it is to build for the future. The DesignIT! Glass programme will heighten awareness amongst students of career opportunitiesin glass, writes Neil Robinson, Proskills Glass Industry Lead
Oct 05, 2011
The new DesignIT! Ceramics programme will introduce students to the major challenges facing the ceramics industry and help companies attract talented new entrants, writes Lisa Williamson Proskills Ceramics Industry Lead
Oct 05, 2011
The new MakeIT! Wood programme will introduce students to the major challenges facing the wood and timber industry and help companies attract talented new entrants to the industry, writes Helen Hewitt, Proskills Wood and Timber Industry Lead
Oct 04, 2011
The 2011 Proskills Awards Ceremony will be held at Alton Towers on 3 November, highlighting the wider importance of vocational learning. Claire Jones of DS Smith Speciality Packaging, Belper has been nominated as Outstanding Learner of the Year
Oct 04, 2011
The new PrintIT! supporter package is designed to help smaller companies get involved in the PrintIT! programme and engage with the next generation of design talent. Brighton-based Colourfast are the first company to become a PrintIT! supporter