Treloar Enterprise Printing Solutions (TEPS), a Karten Centre at Treloar College provides high quality printing solutions, to business and the local community, on mediums such as china, textiles and paper. The TEPS Karten Centre helps the students to better understand the world of work whilst engaging in entrepreneurial activities.
Treloar’s were delighted to be awarded funding from The Ian Karten Charitable Trust in 2020 to purchase a new direct to garment and wide format printer and a replacement sublimation printer. This new equipment is much more accessible to suit the complex physical disabilities of the students at Treloar College, meaning they can get more involved in the printing process whilst learning a wide range of skills. Here is how Amos was able to use the equipment in the Autumn term to create some fantastic products for sale at Christmas Fairs.
Amos created some cat and dog treat bags which proved to be hugely popular with customers. By using the new equipment, generously funded by The Ian Karten Charitable Trust, he was able to do the heat pressing himself which was a great boost to his independence. As part of this work he undertook a survey to decide on what to make in the first place, he created a business plan, shopping list and budget for the contents, took orders, resized the design and printed directly on to the bags themselves. All of these activities are being used as part of his coursework and he has been learning skills like:
- Choice and control;
- Self-confidence in communication;
- Problem solving and personal/social skills;
- Team working;
- Numeracy and literacy including budgeting, purchasing and sales.
Here are Amos’s thoughts “I love using the heat press. I learnt how to put the design on my product and we have sold out two times.”
Treloar’s students are incredibly proud of all the products they are able to create using the new equipment. The support from The Ian Karten Charitable Trust enables the students to gain transferable skills and knowledge that will allow them to make an easier transition into the world of work in their life beyond Treloar’s. Thank you from everyone at Treloar’s!
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