Parkside, a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions, has opened its doors to the next generation of packaging innovators to help more young people kick-start a career in packaging.
Marking International Print Day on Thursday (9 October), Parkside welcomed students from Sheffield Hallam’s Packaging Design and Technology programme to share insights into what a career in flexible packaging looks like.
The students were given a tour of Parkside’s factory where they saw its New Product Development lab and took part in a challenge to redesign the packaging of their favourite food or product, or to create an improved solution for packaging that frustrates them.
Parkside’s Technical Apprentice, Hayden Birkenshaw, gave a talk to his fellow students about his experience with Parkside and what he is working on in his current role.
This event follows Parkside’s previous work with the team at Young People in Print (www.ypip.co.uk) supporting young people to explore the possibility of a career in packaging.
Dr Joshua Swann, Group Technical & NPD Director, at Parkside said: “We were delighted to welcome the students from Sheffield Hallam to learn more about the packaging industry. Nurturing the next generation of talent is an issue that’s very close to our hearts, and programmes like this are critical for providing young professionals with hands-on experience and insights into a career in this dynamic sector. It was great to see such enthusiasm from the students and we’re looking forward to seeing how their careers develop in the years to come.”
For more information about Parkside flexible packaging solutions, go to parksideflex.com