We recognise the best employers in the UK for engineering apprenticeships with an employer accreditation – and help any company to get there…

Future proof your workforce by joining the Next Gen Makers community. Our movement unites industry to share best practice and collectively inspire the next generation whilst recognising and promoting the UK’s best employers for engineering apprenticeships.
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“To know that your employer cares as much about your apprenticeship experience as you do, I find very reassuring. For someone leaving school or college, knowing your employer has received this accreditation means you can trust that you are going into your career with an employer that will deliver on what you are promised”

Jacob Church, Engineering Apprentice, Teledyne E2V

In short… any engineering and manufacturing company that:

  • Wants to learn how to run a great apprenticeship scheme
  • Aims to become an employer of choice for aspiring engineers
  • Is passionate about inspiring the next generation
  • Wants to boost future talent pipelines

Our community is open to everyone that shares a commitment to future proofing their workforce through successful apprenticeship schemes, whilst promoting their business and the wider sector itself.

Whether you want to learn from best practice to make your company a best-in-class choice for engineering apprenticeships, T-levels, graduates and traineeship schemes, or feel that you are ready to get recognised alongside the best employers in the UK for engineering apprenticeships – there’s a place for you.

  • Making your apprenticeship scheme best in class
  • Getting recognised as an employer of choice for engineering apprenticeships
  • How our school platform can help signpost the best local talent to your opportunities

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