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.
Rotherham-based AESSEAL wins at EEF Future Manufacturing Awards AESSEAL, a Rotherham-based manufacturer specialised in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, has won national recognition at this year’s EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.
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.
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.
AMRC aids team of youngsters at robotics contest in Shanghai The AMRC has stepped in to help a group of talented children who have won a place in the finals of the World Educational Robot (WER) Contest in Shanghai next…
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.
MCMT opens its door to celebrate one year of bridging the skills gap The Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology (MCMT) in Bridgnorth is set to host its largest ever open day this week, as it looks to get more people to consider…
Level of higher skilled jobs rises in the UK, but skills gap grows 79% of businesses expect to increase the number of higher-skilled roles over the coming years. Yet 66% fear that there will be a lack of sufficiently skilled people to fill…
Brunel and Durham engineering students win 2018 Design Challenge Student teams from Brunel University London and Durham University have been crowned champions of this year’s Design Challenge, which is organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to encourage young…
Take a look inside Fanuc UK's facility in Coventry This corporate promotional video takes a look inside Fanuc UK's facility in Coventry, explaining the company's turnkey solutions used by British manufacturers, and its role in apprenticeships and overcoming the…
MCMT welcomes another 30 apprentices Two of Shropshire’s leading training academies have welcomed their latest cohort of 30 apprentices, as local manufacturers continue to place their faith in vocational learning.
Lloyds Bank pledges £5m extra funding to support apprenticeships Lloyds Bank has announced an investment of a further £5 million to fund its sponsorship of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC), doubling its original commitment and bringing total funding…
What the UK occupation shortage list means for engineers With Brexit talks continuing to sew uncertainty within many industries, the shortage of engineers in the UK threatens to deepen. Engineering UK have claimed that there are currently 20,000 fewer…
Made in the Midlands: Addressing the skills gap The Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills (ECMS) is a new £12 million employer-led training facility for the Black Country, designed to enhance productivity in the region’s high value manufacturing sector.
MCMT to inspire manufacturers and budding engineers to bridge the skills gap Two of Shropshire’s leading training centres are throwing open their doors over the next fortnight to help bridge the skills gap in the region.
EEF discusses how to fill the manufacturing skills gap EEF's membership engagement director for the North, Richard Halstead, explains why the Year of Engineering's theme of inspiring future engineers is particularly relevant for him and the manufacturing industry in…
Gestamp Tallent appoints In-Comm for apprenticeship boost One of the world’s largest suppliers of metal components for the automotive sector has appointed In-Comm as its preferred apprenticeship training provider.
Apprenticeship boost as MCMT announces 30 new positions More than 30 apprenticeship places have been announced at two leading manufacturing training hubs.
Fanuc UK: it’s now or never to bridge the skills gap Coventry-based Fanuc UK is urging manufacturers across the country to prioritise skills and training for young people in 2018.
adi Group set to create 500 jobs over the next four years West Midlands engineering firm adi Group is looking to take on up to 500 new engineers across 30 specialist disciplines to fulfil its growth ambitions over the next four years.
CBI: Businesses to create jobs in 2018 despite uncertainty The annual survey found 51% of firms across the UK will grow their workforce in the year ahead, with confidence highest amongst small and mid-sized firms (58%).
