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
New Engineering centre for Nottingham College
Nottingham College is launching a new Engineering and Electrical Centre at its Ruddington campus. The centre, which cost more than £1m, is designed to train a new generation of electricians and engineers, and has three workshops that will initially cater for more than...
Sheffield Forgemasters signs training deal with AMRC Training Centre
Sheffield Forgemasters has agreed a four-year engineering training contract with the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre. The package will support the professional and personal development of Sheffield Forgemasters’ apprentices and includes placement of a...
Eplan announced as Event Partner for Engineering Skills Conference 2025
Eplan, providers of ECAD software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering, has been announced as the official Event Partner for the Next Gen Makers Engineering Skills Conference 2025. The Engineering Skills Conference...