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
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...
South Staffs College Engineering student gains RSD Pressings Apprenticeship
South Staffs College Engineering student Edward Doubidat has successfully gained an Apprenticeship at Cannock based RSD Pressings.Edward, a Level 3 Engineering student, has now started as an Apprentice Press Brake Operator with the company as part of a 3-year...
Make UK partners with Next Gen Makers to inspire young engineers
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has partnered with Next Gen Makers in order to help manufacturers to attract, recruit and inspire more young engineers into the sector.The move will see Make UK become the headline sponsor of the Birmingham region of the Next...
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