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
Trio collaborate to find new employer for Apprentice
Next Gen Makers, SJG International and Heart of Worcester (HOW College) have collaborated to enable a young Engineer to find new employment and pursue an Apprenticeship. Like many others in the current economic climate, having been made redundant from his previous...
Year 11 Girls School pupils inspired by first ever Engineering Careers Webinar
Over 100 female year 11 students from Turves Green Girls School in Birmingham attended the first ever Next Gen Makers Engineering Careers Webinar for High Schools on Tuesday 14th September 2020. The event, delivered by Next Gen Makers via Zoom specifically for the...
Engineering Careers Webinars for Schools launched by Next Gen Makers
From September 2020 onwards, Next Gen Makers' popular Engineering Careers Talks will be delivered direct to classrooms via dedicated webinars for local High Schools. The webinar series is set to reach thousands of year 11 students at more than 30 High Schools by May...
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