The Right Track Consultancy specialises in developing tailored apprenticeship and early career programmes for businesses and education providers. They collaborate with employers to address skills gaps, foster diversity, and create succession plans, while supporting educators in aligning curricula with industry needs. Their services include strategy development, training, mentoring, recruitment, and funding optimisation, with a focus on fostering innovation, retention, and growth.

The Electric Revolution Skills Hub (ERS Hub) is a digital platform designed to provide essential skills resources for the UK’s electrification workforce. It facilitates specialist knowledge sharing, network building, and community development to support industry growth. By addressing the electrification skills gap, the ERS Hub aims to empower a sustainable workforce that meets the increasing demands of the sector.

The Apprenticeship Guide is the leading resource for apprenticeships and has been since 2005. They work in partnership with the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the UK government’s Apprenticeships service to ensure anybody with an interest in apprenticeships is well informed and has easy access to this information through the content we provide. If you are looking to engage with learners, employers, training providers, schools and colleges.

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) is committed to advancing education in STEM fields through collaborative efforts with local colleges, universities, and industry. With substantial government investment, it boasts cutting-edge facilities, including advanced manufacturing rigs, aimed at fostering talent and innovation.

This annex is part of the Women in UK Manufacturing 2024 report 1 . It provides a comprehensive overview of international best practices and frameworks designed to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, with a focus on the manufacturing sector. Covering both private and public sectors, the annex offers valuable guidance for creating inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Over the course of the last decade, WiM has grown to be the only national and global trade association dedicated to providing year-round support to women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. At present, more than 28,000 individual members representing more than 3,000 manufacturing companies…

T Levels are a 2-year qualification in England for students after GCSEs. They offer a mix of classroom learning and industry placements, preparing students for specific career paths. Developed with input from businesses, T Levels aim to provide practical skills needed in the workplace. Students can choose from over 20 subjects, with placements at companies like Nestlé and NHS Trusts.

For more than 20 years Engineering UK have published comprehensive reports, briefings and policy documents on the state of engineering in the UK and on key policy issues surrounding science, technology, engineering and maths. Everything they do is based on evidence and they share there analysis and insight widely.

The Young Engineers Support (yes) is an initiative of igus® GmbH (Cologne).Within the yes initiative, igus supports pupil and student projects with free samples, sponsorships and consultations. For example, yes sponsors various Formula Student Teams in Germany and worldwide with its lightweight and lubrication-free plain bearing technology.

Women entrepreneurs are a vital part of society and the economy. They can face many challenges, including accessing funding, networks and resources, and balancing work-life demands. We’re committed to supporting women-led businesses to scale, providing more networking opportunities, and encouraging…