Next Gen Makers News

Berkshire based Progressive Technologies has announced it has appointed 18 new Apprentices as part of its 2023 intake. Established in 1977, Progressive Technology are market leading subcontract...

Engineering and manufacturing leaders from across the West Midlands are set to descend on the inaugural Next Gen Makers Engineering Skills Conference at The Black Country & Marches Institute of...

Wilton Engineering has reaffirmed its commitment to development and training opportunities after the success of its graduate engineering apprenticeship scheme, with more recruits in the...

IAE, the UK’s largest manufacturer of livestock handling and housing equipment has taken on it’s largest intake of apprentices this year, with 21 apprentices joining the business to help fulfil...

Erodex Group, UK leaders in the design and manufacture of graphite electrodes, tooling and fixtures have taken on two new Apprentices within their Wednesbury based graphite machining facility. The...

Egger UK, the Northumberland-headquartered wood-based material manufacturer, has expanded its Apprenticeship Scheme with more than 20 apprentices. With its two chipboard manufacturing sites located...

International defence company Babcock has announced the launch of the Babcock Skills Academy, to enhance its workforce’s capabilities and ensure they are equipped to meet the evolving challenges its...

North East manufacturer BEL Engineering has launched an apprentice training school on Tyneside as part of a £300,000 collaboration. The Newcastle company – part of major regional employer British...

More than half of manufacturers in the UK feel they don’t have the right skills to take advantage of the growing ‘reshoring’ trend according to the In-Comm Training Barometer out today. 53% of...

The CEO of a 161-year-old award-winning metal engineering business has been bestowed an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU) for his outstanding contribution to industry and...

If your engineering or manufacturing business is challenged with an ageing workforce demographic and a lack of available skills in the labour market, then the most obvious option would be to grow...

The UK’s biggest independent STEM event crowned four major winners recently in a competition that attracted more than 80 pupils keen to get an insight into engineering. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar...

If an employer was to commit to benchmarking and best practice sharing to improve their Apprenticeship scheme, whilst pursuing an employer Kitemark accreditation that recognises excellent employers...

Continuous improvement is not a new concept within manufacturing and engineering, but applying it to an Apprenticeship Scheme as part of benchmarking and best practice sharing is. However,...

Renishaw, members of the Next Gen Makers Engineering Apprenticeships: Best Practice Programme, has opened a new science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Outreach facility at its...

Recent Government figures show that almost half of all Apprentices (47 per cent) are now dropping out of their course, and 70 per cent of those report problems with the quality of their training –...

The UK STEM sector currently has a shortfall of around 173,000 workers - an average of 10 unfulfilled roles per business – according to a recent IET skills survey. Recruiting experienced engineers...

Manchester-based manufacturer ASG Group has announced it has taken on a new cohort of manufacturing apprenticeships in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Ansty Park. ASG...

BMet College and the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIOT) are inviting leaders in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector to a diversity workshop on the 29th...

Erodex UK, specialists in graphite and graphite machining for the aerospace industry, have launched an innovative virtual reality experience to inform and inspire Engineering students at a local...

Bentley Motors recently launched their 2023 Apprenticeship Programme, announcing 37 new apprenticeship vacancies based at their carbon-neutral ‘Dream Factory’ in Crewe. The recruitment drive intends...

A cohort of companies were given special cause to celebrate on ‘Employer day’ during National Apprenticeship Week 2023, as they became the first companies in 2023 to receive the Make UK Engineering...

Lancashire based Leyland Trucks, manufacturer of the DAF trucks, is set to take on 24 Apprentices as part of its' 2023 intake. This year's intake will see Leyland Trucks take on 12 assembly operator...

Following their recent appearance as guest speakers on the Engineering Apprenticeships: Best Practice Programme, transmission specialist Xtrac has announced it has been awarded a trio of ESG...

Next Gen Makers have become the latest sponsor of Leeds Manufacturing Festival. Run by the Leeds Manufacturing Alliance, supported by sponsors, this festival aims to bring greater awareness to the...

Two of the Midlands’ leading industrial voices have marked the first anniversary of a partnership aimed at tackling the skills crisis facing UK manufacturing. MSC Industrial Supply Co and Next Gen...

Automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover plans to employ approximately 300 apprentices in the UK next year, expanding their pipeline for trainee engineers. In addition, 400 graduate and 250...

A 100-year-old family business has appointed its’ first ever female Engineering Apprentice. Thomas Dudley Ltd recently announced Abigail Brown as their latest Toolroom Apprentice, who joins on her...

Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) UK are committed to providing extensive training, education and opportunities for the next generation entering into the water treatment industry. The company are...

Next Gen Makers are pleased to announce the launch of a new monthly event for members of our Engineering Apprenticeships: Best Practice Programme - Lunch & Learn sessions. In the spirit of...