The Next BPF Career Ambassador Training Session Open for Registration

The BPF’s next Career Ambassador training will take place online on Wednesday 23rd October, from 09:30-14:00 (including comfort breaks). 

The BPF runs the scheme to encourage employers in the plastics industry to engage with schools, as one way to address the industry’s skills gap. With the negative perception of plastics increasing, it is more important than ever to speak to young people and educate them about the benefits of plastics and the career options available to them. The Career Ambassadors initiative equips people working within the plastics industry with the skills they need to promote the many career opportunities the plastic industry has to offer. 

The training is led by Rachel Brickell from Cogent Skills SIP Ambassador Programme. Attendees are taught how to use the SIP ‘Futures in Science’ handbook to create lesson plans aimed at secondary school children in years 9 to 12. Ambassadors are taught how to build relationships with teachers, career advisors and parents, in addition to how to deliver an inspiring presentation about their career.

The BPF has also partnered with STEM Learning UK to provide Career Ambassadors with access to the STEM network forum and resources, so you can have have access to a whole range of resources to deliver the best careers outreach activities to the next generation! Those who train to become a Career Ambassador also become a Cogent SIP Ambassador and STEM Ambassador, joining a network of like-minded professionals. 

BPF Industrial and Public Affairs Manager Mohamed Elkhalifa states:

The Career Ambassadors programme is a great opportunity for your company to showcase the various career pathways for younger people within the local community and the rewarding work you have to offer. Anyone from the plastics industry can become a career ambassador — you do not have to be a scientist or engineer. The training is free and multiple people from your organisation can attend.

You can register for the FREE training here.

The expectation is that after the training, ambassadors will  go into schools to talk about the world of plastics and encourage young people to consider the industry for their career. 

For enquiries, please contact Mary Aiken-Wood ([email protected]).