Ann Watson, CEO of Enginuity, the former Sector Skills Council, pledged to work with government to implement the Industrial Strategy and Advanced Manufacturing Plan, unveiled on Monday June 23rd. “This is a sea-change moment for the UK’s manufacturing and engineering...
In today’s challenging recruitment environments, Jo Lawrence, joint CEO, from the Occupational Psychology Centre (the OPC) shares some advanced tools and services that can help to remove some HR headaches. Navigating modern recruitment demands, talent acquisition teams face significant challenges,...
Econ Engineering has established a new training programme for the wider industry as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing safety, efficiency and compliance in winter maintenance operations. The initiative, launched under Econ’s Skills for Life continuous professional development initiative,...
One of the world’s largest pump manufacturers is benefiting from a major skills boost thanks to Washington-based engineering training provider Seta. Staff at Grundfos Manufacturing in Sunderland have undertaken a range of courses with Seta – and the training they...
Dr Stephen Fletcher, Director at the OPC, Shares the Critical Role of Non-Technical Skills (NTS) and Safety Culture to Help Improve Safety for Rail Track Engineers and other High-Risk Engineering Workers. For over 30 years, the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC)...
Engine specialist DiPerk has launched a new in-house training course to give non-technical team members a stronger grasp of core engine principles, bridging the skills gap and enhancing technical competency across the company. DiPerk Power Solutions, the UK’s sole authorised...
Forth Valley College has received a £259,000 funding boost from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to help attract the next generation of engineers in Scotland’s Central Belt. The college, which has campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling, has...
Renishaw has renewed its partnership with the Greenpower Education Trust, a UK-based charity that ignites enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects by engaging students in the design, build and racing of electric cars. Through its different programs, Greenpower...
After ten years, and with more than 100,000 young minds inspired, Nissan has announced that it will double its pioneering Skills Foundation STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) provision to 16,000 children annually. Officially launched in 2015 by King Charles,...
South Yorkshire’s largest STEM careers showcase ‘Get up to Speed with STEM’ marked its 15th anniversary by extending to a two-day event and hosting a special evening celebration. Over 6,000 young people, educators and industry professionals took part in this...
