Renishaw holds virtual event for future engineer apprentices

At the end of January, Renishaw welcomed 130 attendees to its virtual early careers event for aspiring engineers.

The event provided an opportunity for students and their parents to learn more about Renishaw’s apprenticeship, placement and graduate schemes and to explore the opportunities open to them when considering their future career options.

Attendees interested in a career in STEM, design and computing heard from Julia Russell, apprentice lead at Renishaw, about the company’s different schemes and the alternative routes students can take after GCSEs and A-levels.

Becca Hiorns, graduate lead at Renishaw also presented information about options available to students who may choose to opt for the University route, such as Renishaw’s summer and industrial placements and graduate schemes.

Participants also heard from current apprentices and a graduate about their experiences and journeys into engineering.

Despite the current pandemic, Renishaw is continuing to engage with students through its virtual educational outreach programmes.

Apprenticeship applications are still open and will close at the end of National Apprenticeship Week tomorrow. Renishaw apprenticeships provide young people, who are interested in STEM careers, the opportunity to progress in their profession, gain valuable industry experience and obtain nationally recognised qualifications.

“There are many different routes students can take after they have completed their GCSEs or A-levels,” commented Rebecca Bound, education outreach officer at Renishaw. “Renishaw prides itself on supporting the next generation of engineers and has invested heavily in early careers since 1979. Apprentices get the opportunity to study while working in experienced teams on real-life projects, such as producing software and parts for ventilators. Recruiting young talent is fundamental to our business because they bring innovative ideas, are socially conscious and have very strong digital skills. They also play an important role by contributing to the team from their first day.”

As well as in-house training in fields such as manufacturing, software engineering and embedded electronics, Renishaw apprenticeships offer access to a varied and supportive work environment.

Renishaw www.renishaw.com/apprenticeships

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