BPIF Training launches Employers Guide 2026 and new online event for National Apprenticeship Week
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BPIF Training has launched its new Employer’s Guide to Understanding Apprenticeships 2026, released to coincide with the first day of National Apprenticeship Week 2026. The guide gives employers a clear and practical overview of how apprenticeships work, the benefits they bring, and the support available throughout the full apprenticeship journey.
Designed for both employers new to apprenticeships and those looking to develop existing staff, the guide brings together essential information on apprenticeship levels, funding, recruitment, onboarding and progression. It also includes detailed support on off the job training, mental health, performance management and understanding English and maths requirements.
The guide aims to help organisations make informed decisions, strengthen skills pipelines and support long-term workforce development across the printing, packaging and graphic communications industries.
To support the launch, BPIF Training has also opened bookings for a new employer briefing: Apprenticeships Explained in 20 Minutes: What Employers Need to Know; Online – Tuesday 10 February 2026
The session gives employers a short, clear introduction to how apprenticeships work, including funding, incentives, time commitments and how to get started.
The release of the guide marks BPIF Training’s contribution to this year’s National Apprenticeship Week theme: Skills for Life. The aim is to help businesses understand how apprenticeships can support recruitment challenges, upskill current staff and build long term capability within teams.
The Employer’s Guide to Understanding Apprenticeships 2026 is now available to download from the BPIF Training website.
