The manufacturing industry has suffered a talent shortage for years, leading to many companies lacking cohesive teams with broad skill sets. There are many reasons for these troubling shortages across manufacturing, but a lack of available positions is not one…
When young people decide on their professional futures, one common assumption is that a university degree is the only way to guarantee themselves a profitable career. Still, it’s not the only path they can take. This perception is compounded when…
The first ever National Manufacturing Day on 7th July 2022 is an opportunity for our industry to demonstrate the value of a career in our industry, starting with a manufacturing apprenticeship. Apprenticeships offer an alternative career path out of school…
Thousand of people enrol in apprenticeships every year in the UK, spanning over 170 different industries. Apprenticeship schemes are available in almost every sector, from construction to plumbing, graphic design and, of course, manufacturing. Not only do apprenticeships give people…
If you’re interested in a career in engineering but are reluctant to embark on a three or four-year theoretical-centric university degree, you’re not alone. More and more people are beginning to realise that university isn’t the only route to a…
The younger generation is full of bright and innovative ideas that are vital to the long-term success and sustainability of any industry. Apprenticeships are an excellent way to encourage young people and allow them to learn a wide range of…
We have some great engineers on our staff currently, but we also understand from our time with apprentices that as a young person looking to make a career for themselves, making those dreams reality can be quite a daunting task.…
The engineering industry is always looking to advance, and one of the main ways to bring new ideas and processes is to hire younger generations. As we evolve as a society, our needs are constantly changing, and there’s no better…
A project that’s sure to benefit the field of engineering was launched this month, creating a great level of excitement for students and academics alike. The New Model in Technology and Engineering (NMITE) is the first engineering university to open…
Whilst British engineering is far from dead, news stories frequently bemoan how little fresh engineering talent is coming through in the UK today, and increasingly coordinated efforts are being planned to try and rectify this dearth of interest in engineering.…