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UK Space Agency launches paid internship scheme to tackle skills shortage
The UK Space Agency has unveiled a nationwide internship programme aimed at giving young people a direct route into the rapidly expanding space industry, as new figures reveal deepening recruitment pressures across the sector. Read more via The Manufacturer
UKBIC’s ‘original’ Introduction to Battery Manufacturing Course given EAL Approval
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has announced that its Introduction to Battery Manufacturing training course has been formally approved by EAL, the specialist awarding body for high quality engineering and manufacturing qualifications and assessments. Read more via The Manufacturer
South Wales semiconductor cluster sees surge in female workforce
The compound semiconductor industry in South Wales – a sector often described as one of the UK’s quiet economic powerhouses – is undergoing a notable cultural shift as the proportion of women in its workforce continues to climb. Read more via The Manufacturer
John Crane strengthens commitment to apprenticeships
John Crane is marking National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the impact of its growing apprenticeship programme, reinforcing how structured training supports talent development, business performance and long-term skills growth. Read more via The Manufacturer
New apprenticeship programme to build tomorrow’s fenestration workforce
As the demand for skilled extrusion operatives and manufacturing technicians continues to rise, Eurocell is searching for eight aspiring extrusion technicians to embark on a new apprenticeship programme at its main manufacturing site in Derbyshire in partnership with West Nottinghamshire College. Read more via The Manufacturer
