What Manufacturers Can Do to Attract University Students
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 of them. With the UK economy reliant upon the work of these manufacturers, finding new… Continue Reading …
Why Students Should Choose Engineering Apprenticeships
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 addressing complex subjects such as the STEM industries, STEM is made up of science, technology,… Continue Reading …
What Skills Do You Need to Work in Manufacturing?
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 for people that do not wish to attend college and eventually university full time. Manufacturing… Continue Reading …
Which Manufacturing Apprenticeship is Right for You?
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 the opportunity to develop valuable real-world skills, but they also allow you to earn whilst… Continue Reading …
Everything You Need to Know About Engineering Apprenticeships
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 successful career in engineering. Although it might be the perfect choice for some people, a… Continue Reading …
The Importance of Apprenticeships
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 skills in many different environments pertaining to their interests and career choices.
The Skills Required to Become an Engineer
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. In this article, we consider what it really takes to become an engineer, and what… Continue Reading …
Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers and Engineers
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 indication of where we need to improve or expand on than taking in young people… Continue Reading …
New Engineering University Opens
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 in the UK in 40 years, and although the institution has yet to be awarded… Continue Reading …
What Needs to Be Done to Boost British Engineering?
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. Recently, James Dyson (left) has become the latest high profile person to take action in… Continue Reading …