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
Government Outlines Plans to Support 50,000 More Apprenticeships
The government has outlined plans to support up to 50,000 additional apprenticeships as part of its wider skills and growth agenda. The proposals focus on expanding access, streamlining elements of assessment and strengthening employer involvement across the...
Next Gen Makers and Engineers Insight to bring real UK factories into classrooms
A collaboration between Next Gen Makers and Engineers Insight is set to showcase what working life is like in UK engineering & manufacturing and inspire the next generation across the country. ‘Through the Factory’ is a series of videos created by Engineers...
Molson Coors, FESTO, Ibstock & more latest to be recognised as ‘best employers in UK’ for engineering apprenticeships
Brewery Molson Coors, automation technology specialist FESTO GB and brick manufacturer Ibstock UK are among the latest employers to be recognised with the Next Gen Makers Engineering Apprenticeships: Employer Accreditation (backed by national manufacturing body Make...