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.
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