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
12 engineers complete apprenticeships at Finning UK
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Sheffield Forgemasters launches state-of-the-art 6,700 sq ft training facility
Sheffield Forgemasters has formally opened a 6,700 sq ft training and development facility to upskill its apprentices for the next generation of nuclear-grade engineering. The facility was formally opened by company Chair, Admiral Sir Tim Fraser, who unveiled 18...
3 steps to boost your early careers talent pipeline
Ask most local school, college or university students to name an engineering or manufacturing business they know and would like to work for, and what do you think they would say? Would they name your company? You'd certainly hope so, given employer brand awareness is...