BCF press release – BCF urges coatings employers to take on apprentices to help solve staff shortage
09 February 2022
As part of the UK’s National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) are urging coatings employers to take advantage of the wide range of apprenticeships available to help recruit the next generation of talent into a career in the coatings industry, tying into this year's theme for National Apprenticeship Week of 'Build the Future'.
With vacancies at record highs, BCF's Apprenticeship Service can help paints, inks and wallcoverings companies find and hire new apprentices across all disciplines and functions and can also help larger coatings and printing ink companies spend their UK Apprenticeship Levy funds.
Employers can also take advantage of BCF’s agreement with Tiro, a specialist trainer provider for science and technology apprenticeships, which will also give funding for the BCF’s Coatings Training Institute courses. Tiro’s level 3 Laboratory Technician and Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeships will both utilise six modules from the Coatings Training Institute as the knowledge element of the apprenticeship.
Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British Coatings Federation, commented: “We believe we have some great solutions for our members to take advantage of, and apprenticeships are a great way to either upskill existing staff or bring in new recruits. Our team at the BCF Apprenticeship Service are fully committed to help the coatings industry with this significant challenge faced with recruiting new staff in the current climate.”
To find out more about BCF’s Apprenticeship Service, please visit: coatingscareershub.com/apprenticeship-service.
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