Level 4 apprenticeship programme launched by the MTC The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is increasing its apprenticeship portfolio with the launch of a Level 4 apprenticeship programme to help manufacturing businesses develop specialist skills, knowledge and expertise within…
Technical courses for furloughed apprentices Furloughed apprentices and employees are being given the opportunity to learn new skills thanks to a new package of support from the Training and Manufacturing Group (TMG).
New apprenticeship opportunities at Carfulan Group South Derbyshire engineering firm, Carfulan Group, has shown its confidence in local skills by launching a search for new apprentices.
Record number of apprentices recruited at BAE Systems BAE Systems is continuing with its plan to recruit a record amount of apprentices, despite the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Webinars to help get young people into manufacturing A series of webinars to help young people find new industry job opportunities is being launched by one of the UK’s leading training providers.
3D printing firm shortlisted for apprenticeship programme award The apprenticeship training programme of an additive manufacturing specialist has been shortlisted for a prestigious Midlands award.
UK manufacturers urged to take pledge to protect apprentices A new campaign to ensure apprenticeships are protected as UK manufacturing copes with the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched.
Siemens selects training partner for new Goole rail factory Siemens Mobility has selected Selby College as the training partner for its new rail facility in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Ceratizit partners with MTC to support apprentice training Ceratizit UK & Ireland has announced a three-year agreement to provide cutting tools and technical support and applications advice to the two apprentice training sites run by the Manufacturing Technology…
CNC apprentice plays key role in ventilator production A CNC machining apprentice is playing a key role in manufacturing 150,000 critical parts for ventilators in the fight against Covid-19.
Don’t put apprenticeship recruitment plans on hold, Make UK says Make UK is urging engineering and manufacturing employers not to delay their apprentice recruitment plans, as it has over 2,000 young people in its talent pool looking for apprenticeship opportunities.
In-Comm turns to virtual learning as part of Covid-19 response One of the UK’s leading training providers has developed a new way of making sure apprentices are able to continue their learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Erodex takes on another apprentice amid aerospace sector growth Halesowen-based aerospace supplier Erodex Tooling Solutions has taken on an additional apprentice design engineer, taking the total number recruited to six within the past 18 months.
Siemens announces first job opportunities for Goole rail site Siemens has announced the first trainee roles for its new rail manufacturing facility in Goole, East Yorkshire. The 12 apprenticeships will be among the first of up to 700 jobs…
Advanced manufacturing institute awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize Prince Charles has presented the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AME) with the highest honour in UK higher education.
Focus on skills and net zero in new Government budget – CBI Ahead of Sajid Javid’s budget this week, the CBI has released its set of policy recommendations that highlight skills, net zero, innovation and infrastructure.
Apprentice interviews Mazak's managing director UK & Ireland sales Yamazaki Mazak is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by allowing the company’s current crop of young engineering talent to turn the tables on the senior management and interview them on their…
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars doubles its apprenticeship intake in 2020 The number of places on offer at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' apprenticeship programme has doubled this year – and applications are open now.
Apprenticeships forge the way ahead for an innovative, global Britain As National Apprenticeship Week begins, Make UK is celebrating the success of manufacturing apprenticeships, which are providing a much needed skills boost for the sector.
Open day set to attract hundreds of potential apprentices Hundreds of young people looking for a career in engineering and manufacturing are set to descend on Aldridge next month as part of a special open day.
Robotics apprentice at MTC is SEMTA Skills Awards nominee An MTC apprentice is in the running for a top award after being shortlisted for apprentice of the year in the SEMTA Skills Awards 2020.
Bentley is hiring for its award-winning apprenticeship scheme Luxury car maker Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 76-strong apprentice, undergraduate and graduate intake for 2020.
Apprenticeships are available at BMW's UK manufacturing sites BMW has opened applications to become an apprentice at the company's UK manufacturing operations in Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall.
BAE Systems to recruit a record number of apprentices in 2020 BAE Systems says it will recruit more than 800 apprentices in the UK in 2020 – the highest number ever recruited – across its air, maritime, land and cyber divisions.
