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Babcock Skills-based Work Academy Programme helps to bridge skills gap
Babcock International recently hosted its second Skills-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) at its Devonport site in Plymouth.
The programme, developed in conjunction with Plymouth City Council, On Course South West and the local Department for Work and Pensions, is aimed at those who are not in work and provides opportunities for individuals to gain qualifications and skills, to support them to return to employment. More via The Manufacturer
BEP Surface Technologies launches employee development programme to tackle manufacturing skills challenge
A leading electroplating and surface finishing specialist has launched an employee development programme to advance the personal and professional growth of employees.
BEP Surface Technologies launched the ‘Be Better’ programme in a decisive response to the growing challenge of retaining skilled talent in the manufacturing sector. More via The Manufacturer
FANUC’s Takayuki Ito elected president of the International Federation of Robotics
The FANUC Corporation’s Chief Technical Advisor has been elected as the new President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), which represents 3,000 organisations in over 20 countries. More via The Manufacturer
BAE Systems strengthens Jon Egging Trust partnership with £180,000 donation
BAE Systems has strengthened its partnership with Jon Egging Trust (JET) by pledging £180,000 to the youth charity over the next three years. More via The Manufacturer
Leonardo UK recognises exciting emerging talent at Apprentice of the Year Awards
Exciting talent emerging from Leonardo’s UK apprentice population has been recognised at this year’s company Apprentice of the Year Awards, after judges learned about the dynamic impact they have been making across all areas of the business. More via The Manufacturer
Seiko to bring lens manufacturing to the UK
Seiko Optical has announced plans to move much of its spectacle lens production to Wrexham as part of a multi-million pound investment programme.
As well as UK manufacturing, the plans included the opening of a new Seiko training academy at Wrexham in October. More via Optician Online
Hotter Shoes to ramp up UK production
Hotter Shoes is planning to ramp up the number it produces in British factories each year to one million pairs under its new owner.
WoolOvers, which snapped up the retailer out of administration last year, has reversed the footwear specialist’s planned “phasing out” of manufacturing at its factory in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. More via Retail Gazette
