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
Engineering Careers Prospectus 2020 talks kick off with Shireland Collegiate Academy
The first Engineering Careers Workshop to promote the newly launched Next Gen Makers Engineering Careers Prospectus 2020 took place at Shireland Collegiate Academy on 10/03/2020, to a group of 85 year 12 students.Focusing on careers after Sixth Form within the...
Second Apprentice for Next Gen Makers Champion Pre-Met
Redditch based Pre-Met, Champions of Next Gen Makers, have taken on their second Engineering Apprentice as part of their revived Apprentice Scheme. Thanks to another collaboration between Halesowen College and Next Gen Makers, Tyler Hartles joins the company as an...
Six Colleges to help inspire next generation of makers
Six of the regions FE Colleges are set to lead the charge in inspiring the next generation of makers as part of the Next Gen Makers Engineering Careers Prospectus 2020.City of Wolverhampton College, Dudley College, Walsall College, BMET College, Halesowen College and...
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