Helping Employers Attract, Develop and Retain Engineering Apprentices
EMPOWERING MANUFACTURERS TO RUN GREAT SCHEMES
RECOGNISING AND SHOWCASING BEST IN CLASS EMPLOYERS
GUIDING STUDENTS TOWARDS A CAREER IN ENGINEERING
“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
Next Gen Makers is a growing ecosystem of employers, educators and young people, working together to raise the standard of engineering apprenticeships across the UK.
We support:
- Employers who want to build best-in-class apprenticeship schemes and be recognised for excellence
- Schools and colleges seeking trusted, employer-backed careers resources
- Students and apprentices exploring real engineering pathways and opportunities
Together, we’re strengthening future talent pipelines, sharing best practice, and helping the next generation make confident, informed career choices.
Latest news
Why Your Engineering Apprenticeship Pipeline Might Have a Retention Problem (Not Just a Recruitment One)
The UK engineering and manufacturing sector is currently navigating a period of profound transition. While the demand for technical innovation has never been higher, the talent pool remains frustratingly shallow. Most engineering employers we speak with reiterate the...
Apprenticeship Units now live for staff upskilling
Apprenticeship Units, short flexible training courses designed to upskill your existing staff in critical skill shortage areas, are now live. Keen to know more? Here is what you need to know... As of 28th April 2026, Skills England has announced that 10 Apprenticeship...
First in the UK: West Midlands Railway Achieves Gold ‘Excellent Employer’ Status
In a landmark achievement for the UK transport sector, West Midlands Railway (WMR) has officially become the first train operator in the country to be awarded Gold ‘Excellent Employer’ status for its engineering apprenticeship scheme. This prestigious accreditation,...