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First all-female apprentice team prepare for Forterra bricklaying challenge
This National Apprenticeship Week, Lewisham College and Lee Marley Academy are proud to be entering the first all-female team to compete in building product manufacturer Forterra’s fourth annual London Apprenticeship Challenge.
The Forterra London Apprenticeship Challenge, hosted at Lewisham College, sees 15 London-based apprentice bricklayers compete in teams of three to show off their newly learned skills. More via The Manufacturer
Apprentice spotlight: Leonardo Early Careers Business Managers explain their roles
For ‘Employer Tuesday’ of National Apprenticeship Week 2024, Leonardo UK Early Careers Business Managers, Theresa Stephens and Darren Humphryes, explain their roles in managing the apprenticeship programmes and supporting apprentices throughout the duration of their schemes. More via Leonardo UK
Apprentices help award-winning upholstery business to grow
A former UK Government plant health inspector is now growing her own apprentices after turning her hobby of rescuing old furniture into an award-winning business that creates “unique and remarkable upholstery”.
Launched by Dr Ali J. Wright in Llanrhystud in 2013, Needle Rock has a diverse portfolio of traditional and modern upholstery for homes, pubs, clubs, restaurants, caravans, narrowboats and motorhomes. More via Cumbrian News
Manufacturing sector reports 51% investing in young talent
A new report into the skills and recruitment challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector reveals that businesses plan to invest in their workforces by upskilling and recruiting through technical education, to plug skills gaps and meet ambitious growth plans in light of the cost-of-living pressures. More via The Manufacturer
Surespan prepares for National Apprenticeship Week celebration
Surespan, a leading authority in safe access and escape solutions, is set to mark its presence at the 17th National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), taking place from Monday, 5 to Sunday, 11 February 2024.
Under the ‘Skills for Life’ banner, Surespan, in alliance with Walsall College, aims to put a spotlight on its extensive apprenticeship scheme, emphasizing the vast career possibilities and practical experiences it provides for those aiming to pursue rewarding careers in the manufacturing sphere. More via Fortune Herald
Midlands amongst biggest apprentice employers in the country
The Midlands had over 68,000 apprenticeship starts in 2022/23 (West Midlands 37,972) and East Midlands (30,470)
The most popular apprenticeship in the country is for early years teachers, with programmes for nurses, data technicians, engineers, accountants, and police constables also in the top 20. More via Warwickshire World
Apprenticeship starts ‘insufficient’ in key Greater Manchester growth sectors
A new report published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce shows that some of the numbers of apprenticeship starts in key sectors are falling short and do not meet the levels needed to address skills shortages.
Published as part of the work conducted by the Chamber for Greater Manchester’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), the apprenticeships analysis* looks at courses in key sectors – construction, engineering and manufacturing, health and social care, and digital – and shows which courses are attracting the right levels of learners to bridge key skills gaps, and which courses are falling short. More via About Manchester
IMechE partners with SheCanEngineer, paving the way for women in engineering
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is proud to become an official partner of SheCanEngineer, a charity run by IMechE members, Maira Bana and Roshni Wijesekera, alongside other incredible engineers. More via IMechE
