05.23.23
The British Coatings Federation has partnered with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Paint Research Association (PRA) and Oil & Colour Chemists’ Association (OCCA) to add to the growing network of ambassadors from the coatings industry engaging with schools and universities across the UK.
Coatings Ambassadors from a spectrum of businesses in the coatings supply chain are being trained and given materials to hold careers sessions at schools and universities. When delivering the course material, ambassadors will introduce the coatings industry, and share their career paths and the varied jobs and opportunities available within the sector.
Held at the BCF’s office, April’s workshop, run by Cogent Skills, hosted a diverse group of attendees from organisations including AkzoNobel, University of Cambridge, HMG Paints, Nazdar, Thomas Howse and Generation Phoenix. This year’s event follows the success of the previous events back in 2019, 2020 and 2022, with students describing the day as engaging and enjoyable.
The workshop provided guidance on how to reach out to the younger generation, using activities, presentations and creative projects.
Coatings Ambassadors from a spectrum of businesses in the coatings supply chain are being trained and given materials to hold careers sessions at schools and universities. When delivering the course material, ambassadors will introduce the coatings industry, and share their career paths and the varied jobs and opportunities available within the sector.
Held at the BCF’s office, April’s workshop, run by Cogent Skills, hosted a diverse group of attendees from organisations including AkzoNobel, University of Cambridge, HMG Paints, Nazdar, Thomas Howse and Generation Phoenix. This year’s event follows the success of the previous events back in 2019, 2020 and 2022, with students describing the day as engaging and enjoyable.
The workshop provided guidance on how to reach out to the younger generation, using activities, presentations and creative projects.