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National Apprenticeship Week urged to reignite young people’s interest in manufacturing careers
As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 kicks off today across the United Kingdom, manufacturers are warning that the sector’s productivity ambitions will stall unless far more young people are encouraged into engineering and technical apprenticeships. Read more via The Manufacturer
Apprenticeships for career development, not just entry-level, says Castings Technology
Apprenticeships are not just a route into work for school leavers but a powerful tool for lifelong development, enabling manufacturers like Castings Technology to grow their own talent, retain skilled staff and build future leaders from the shop floor to the boardroom. Read more via The Manufacturer
Call for green apprenticeships to meet demand as government urged to modernise training routes
A leading renewables employer is calling on the government to modernise apprenticeship training and develop a new green skills route. Read more via The Manufacturer
NYMR celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with HRA shortlisted apprentice
Registered charity and heritage attraction, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 [9-15 February] by showcasing one of its mechanical apprentices, Charlie Bauckham, who has been shortlisted for the Rising Star category at the HRA (Heritage Railway Association) Annual Awards. Read more via The Manufacturer
Students deliver AI, automation and digital tools to factory floors
SME manufacturers are bringing AI, automation and digital twins onto the factory floor by teaming up with students and graduates through Made Smarter’s Digital Internship Programme. Read more via The Manufacturer
