Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers
Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers
The West Midlands faces a shortage of 20,000 young engineers every year.
Next Gen Makers is an innovative private sector initiative that creates a platform for West Midlands Engineering and Manufacturing firms to inspire more young engineers into their workforce and their sector through organised activity at our partner Colleges and Schools.
Reach over 1,000 Full Time Engineering students across our 5 partner Colleges.
Engage local secondary school students with industry experiences.
Careers Workshops
Factory Visits
Work Experience
Inspirational Talks
Keen to future proof your workforce?
Passionate about inspiring the next generation into your sector?
Looking to solve a skills shortage?
Next Gen Makers News
Poll results: Over 50% of Manufacturers still considering recruitment of Engineering Apprentices in 2020
Blog by Adam Tipper, Director Next Gen MakersLast week I conducted a LinkedIn poll to try to gauge the feeling in industry regards intentions for taking on Engineering Apprentices come September 2020.The question was simple: “If you had intentions to recruit...
First ever Next Gen Makers Engineering Careers Webinar is a hit
On the 28th April, Next Gen Makers hosted an Engineering Careers Webinar attended by over 60 Careers leaders from across the Black Country.The webinar discussed ‘what is engineering’, advanced manufacturing careers, local labour market information and opportunities...
To deliver ‘Buy British’, we need to get serious about nurturing more young Engineers
The collective response to the Coronavirus pandemic has rightfully fostered a war time esc national pride in the NHS, key workers and a growing civic pride not seen in my lifetime. It has changed how many people regard what it is to ‘be British’. Out of the most...
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