Industry Warns of “Time-Critical” Skills Crisis without lack of bold reforms
Britain’s manufacturers are urging the Government to be far bolder on the pace of skills reforms or, risk the future success of the Industrial Strategy…
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CO Manufacturing aims to create the next generation with new Manufacturing Degree pathway
A leading manufacturer of home improvement products is looking to bridge a major skills gap by creating its own Manufacturing Degree pathway. CO Manufacturing (the…
Manufacturers Will Support The PM’s Skills Commitments, But Don’t Ignore Crucial Entry Routes Into Industry
Labour’s new investment in technical skills and apprenticeships signals real ambition for high-value training — but lower-level routes must not be left behind The headline…
Employers Should be at the Heart of DWP’s Approach to Skills
A recent report from the Education Committee warns of funding pressures and apprenticeship barriers. Manufacturers are urging government to ring-fence levy funds and expand incentives,…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards hail industry’s rising stars as winners announced
Some of the brightest stars in West Yorkshire’s manufacturing and engineering sectors have been honoured, as employers gathered to celebrate the next generation of talent…
Academic project accelerates digital transformation in manufacturing supply chain
A groundbreaking human-centered approach to change management has played a pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation within Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing supply chain. The method, developed by…
£400,000 apprenticeship investment helps Brandauer plan for the future
The boss of a leading metal pressings and tooling specialist has hailed the power of apprenticeships after reducing the average age of his workforce to…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival launches 2025 programme with need for ‘generational shift’ topping the agenda
The shortage of new talent that continues to hamper growth in the manufacturing and engineering industries is the focus of the Leeds Manufacturing Festival, which…
New report calls on more Government funding to help SME manufacturers make the digital skills transformation
Nearly 85% of small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) are crying out for more Government funding to help them bridge the digitals skills divide it was…
‘Bradford Manufacturing Weeks’ Gets Underway with College Engineering Launch Event
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks kicked off in style at a special event hosted at Bradford College’s Engineering Department, Trinity Green Campus. Run by West & North Yorkshire…