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
Students get first-hand insight into family owned manufacturer
For over 40 years SJG International has been manufacturing from its base in Alcester. Still a family run business, the company has grown from a gasket manufacturing company into a market leading manufacturer of rubber extrusions, gaskets and foam conversions. As part...
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Apprentice Toolmaker marks start of Pre-Met Apprenticeship revival in 100th year
Precision metal pressing and stamping specialists Pre-Met have recruited an Apprentice Toolmaker, marking the start of a ‘revival’ of their Apprenticeship scheme in their centenary year. Today Pre-Met has a turnover in excess of £7 Million per annum and employs around...
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Collaboration finds Alloy Heat Treatment latest Apprentice
A collaboration between Next Gen Makers and Sandwell College has helped aluminum heat treatment specialists Alloy Heat Treatment (AHT) find their latest Apprentice, Thomas Embrey. The success follows a long wait for the Dudley based firm, who initially found the...
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