The PacPrint 05 Board today announced its support of the Australasian Association of Printing Teachers (AAPT) annual conference which will be held in conjunction with the exhibition. Under the agreement PacPrint 05 will provide complimentary facilities at the Melbourne Exhibition & Conference Centre for the conference which will run over two days, Thursday and Friday May 26 and 27. The main focus of the conference will be the latest ramifications of the Training Package Review and its implementation.
Craig Henningham of the AAPT, says, “PacPrint 05 is an ideal location for the 29th annual conference as it places representatives in a position to spend a maximum amount of time visiting the exhibition. Teachers can then return to their training rooms armed with the latest information directly from the suppliers.”
The AAPT comprises printing industry teachers from throughout Australia and New Zealand. Representatives from each state branch meet on an annual basis to discuss issues relating to the delivery of quality education to apprentices, trainees, pre and post trade students, and commercial clients. The conferences also provide a platform to discuss technology within the industry, share resources and work together in developing delivery strategies.
Ron Patterson, PacPrint 05 Board chairman, says, “As the leading event for the printing industry PacPrint 05 is keen to support the development of the industry at the grass-roots level and we are pleased to be able to host the AAPT Conference delegates.”
