Skills gap risks delaying digital adoption in UK manufacturing industry UK manufacturers are making seismic shifts in attitudes and investment intentions towards digital adoption, but risk falling further behind global competition due to the skills gap and Brexit distractions.
Government must do more to publicise T Levels reform, says Make UK Make UK is urging the Government to work more closely with business and raise awareness of the new reforms to technical education.
CNC puzzle at STEM exhibition inspires next generation of engineers Yamazaki Mazak showed its commitment to the next generation of engineers with a third consecutive appearance at the Get Up To Speed with STEM (GUTS) event.
Government announces 12 Institutes of Technology to boost STEM skills 12 Institutes of Technology will be set up across the UK to boost young people’s skills and set them on a path to a high skilled, high wage career.
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.
£5m funding to boost high-tech manufacturing skills in West Midlands The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), a collaboration between Coventry University and Unipart to prepare engineering graduates with the experience and skills for the manufacturing industry, is to…
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.
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.
