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Apprentices Awards 2018 herald an exciting future for Scotland’s revitalised print industry

Print Scotland, the trade association and voice of Scotland’s graphic communication industry, has held its third Annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Award. The occasion is part of its mission to represent the Scottish print community and to highlight the profile of future leaders of the industry. Garry Richmond, Director of Print Scotland, said: Read more

Apprentices fuel the future of Scotland’s revitalised print industry at Bell & Bain

Print Scotland, the trade association and voice of Scotland’s print and graphics industry, has been encouraging its members to broadcast the availability of modern apprenticeship opportunities. Amongst a number of success stories are those of two new apprentices at Bell & Bain, one of the UK’s largest independent book and journal printers and binders. The Read more

Print Scotland – A certified “Living Wage Employer”

Print Scotland has launched into 2018 by becoming  a certified “Living Wage Employer” Print Scotland has joined the other employers who are already accredited with the Living Wage Foundation. These companies and institutions include 1/3 of the FTSE 100 and big household names including ITV, Google, IKEA, Heart of Midlothian PLC, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Read more

Hayden Edgar

I really enjoy being a print apprentice and learning new skill every day. I also like seeing all the different jobs and specifications that come through the door each day. It’s very satisfying when you reach a stage where you can run jobs by yourself. Hayden Edgar Machine Printing Apprentice, ALBA printers

Robert Simpson

When I became an apprentice I didn’t know much about the industry but I’ve learned a lot including how important the products are to other companies and industries. My greatest achievement to date was designing, printing and finishing all of a new customers material from start to finish where else can you be that involved Read more

Joe Birchall

The printing industry is much closer knit than anywhere I’ve worked before and you are actually able to grow strong relationships with those you work with and for that matter anyone in the industry. My main achievement is that I’m trusted to work alone and to achieve a high level of quality. Joe Birchall Pre-Press Read more

Louise Docherty

I enjoy being an apprentice as we all get to work as a close team. It can be a challenging job but also very rewarding. You sometimes have to think outside the box. My main achievement has been getting to learn different parts of the Print Trade including printing, Finishing, Admin as well as despatch. Read more

James McCredie

I enjoy being an apprentice as I’m part of a unique and truly diverse trade. You learn about the various process from book binding to foil blocking. My main achievement as an apprentice is being entrusted to run some big expensive pieces of kit and learn complex machines and processes. James McCredie Print Finishing, Apprentice, Read more