MCMT to hold career day for engineering and manufacturing A career event dedicated to vocational learning in engineering and manufacturing is set to take place later this month in Shropshire.
In-Comm Training named Apprenticeship Provider of the Year An employer-led approach to vocational learning has helped a Black Country training provider secure one of the UK’s most prestigious training awards.
Over 280 apprenticeship jobs available at In-Comm Training Training provider In-Comm has more than 280 apprenticeship opportunities currently available and is urging companies and young people to get more involved.
ANCA announces its Apprentice of the Year ANCA, a global exporter of advanced technology headquartered in Melbourne, was struggling to recruit young engineers to join their team. With over 1,000 people around the world, a turnover of…
Survey reveals UK manufacturers continue to invest in apprenticeships Manufacturers are brushing aside the uncertainty around Brexit to continue investing in new apprentices, according to a new survey.
JCB celebrates record number of contracts for apprentices A group of JCB apprentices have celebrated the launch of National Apprenticeships Week in style. A total of 79 apprentices were awarded their apprenticeship certificates at the same time as…
Make UK: Employers must promote the benefits of apprenticeships As National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) started this week, Make UK (formerly EEF) is calling on the manufacturing industry to promote apprenticeships as the perfect pathway to a fulfilling career.
Silicon Valley CEO celebrates talent at AMRC Training Centre Awards A retired Silicon Valley CEO whose life was changed by an apprenticeship has thrown his full support behind the 2019 AMRC Training Centre’s Apprentice of the Year ceremony - putting…
Record number of apprenticeships available at Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a record number of places are available for the company’s 2019 Apprenticeship Programme.
AME celebrates largest ever graduation using ‘factory floor’ approach The UK’s first ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ celebrated its largest graduation recently, when 29 students received their BEng and MEng qualifications.
Fanuc apprentice shortlisted for SEMTA Skills Award A robotics apprentice from Fanuc UK, Christian Atwell, has been shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year (SME employer) at the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance (SEMTA) Skills Awards 2019.
BMW seeks new talent to join UK apprenticeship scheme Young people looking for a career in the automotive industry are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship place at BMW Group’s manufacturing operations across the UK.
Renishaw celebrates 40 years of apprentices with record intake Global engineering technologies company Renishaw is recruiting for a record 68 apprentices across its Gloucestershire and South Wales sites.
Watch: BAE Systems submarine academy opens in Barrow-in-Furness The Submarine Academy for Skills and Knowledge at the BAE Systems Barrow-in-Furness site in Cumbria will provide around 2,500 people a month – including 600 apprentices from across industry and…
BAE Systems to recruit 700 new apprentices in 2019 During 2019, BAE Systems plans to recruit nearly 700 apprentices across its UK business, a 30% increase on last year.
GE Aviation Wales wins Gold Valued Partner Award GE Aviation Wales has won a Gold Valued Partner Award through its involvement in the Careers Wales Education Business Exchange Programme.
2018 UK Advanced Apprentice of the Year winner announced Daniel Millington of HydraForce, the Birmingham-based manufacturer of hydraulic valves and manifold systems, has won the award for Advanced Apprentice of the Year for the UK.
Materials degree apprenticeship standard agreed by the IFA A new degree apprenticeship targeting the next generation of materials scientists and engineers has been agreed.
Lean Manufacturing apprenticeships help future proof Flowserve’s workforce A manufacturer of pumps, valves and seals has improved productivity by developing the skills of its experienced workforce and encouraging them to make small changes within the business.
Advanced manufacturing degree to be launched by Coventry's MTC The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is launching a degree level programme to equip employees with high level manufacturing skills.
New investment to boost skills in Cornwall’s manufacturing sector A new partnership supported by over £3 million of European Social Funding (ESF), identifying training and skills gaps across Cornwall, has recently been established, with the Cornwall Manufacturers Group recruiting…
Worldskills UK Live ‘absolutely critical to the future of this country’ Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships Anne Milton MP and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street were at the NEC, Birmingham and hailed WorldSkills UK Live as critical to the future of…
MCMT marks 1st birthday with major call to solve the skills gap It’s time for industry and young people to step up to the skills table, according to the boss of the Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology (MCMT), one of Shropshire’s most…
Manufacturing Technology Centre to recruit nearly 100 more apprentices The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry has issued an invitation to the aspiring engineers to look at apprenticeship opportunities available in its Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre.
