Both nationally and locally, there is a skills shortage in the Engineering sector and, as far back as 2015, we identified the priority to work with local businesses, training providers, schools and other partners to raise the profile of the Engineering sector and promote the sector. The key areas of focus were the promotion of… Read more Our ‘Year of Engineering’ 2018
By Duncan Newman, Economic Development Officer Wow! What an event Careers in Engineering turned out to be! When I and Rob Palmer, Assistant Headteacher at The Grange School, Christchurch, initially approached Bruno Smith, HR Director and Karen Moss, HR Manager at Curtiss-Wright and asked if they would host an event which promoted careers in engineering… Read more Careers in Engineering event is a success!
By Mandy Payne, Economic Development Officer We initially requested to be part of the Small Business Saturday Bus Tour just over a year ago and I was delighted when the stop in Christchurch was confirmed. Small Business Saturday is a non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages people to ‘shop local’. Small businesses… Read more Small Business Saturday Bus Tour Celebrations
by Mandy Payne, Economic Development Officer We are really looking forward to welcoming the Small Business Saturday Bus Tour to Christchurch on Wednesday 21 November 2018. The Small Business Saturday Tour Bus travels around the UK for five weeks from 25 October, stopping at 30 towns and cities including Christchurch! The bus will be parked… Read more Christchurch to welcome the Small Business Saturday Bus Tour!
by Duncan Newman, Economic Development Officer Locally, the engineering sector is thriving; however, as we have reported before, there is a significant shortage of young people choosing engineering as a career. We’re always happy to support schools in informing students on career opportunities in engineering locally, so when Ferndown Upper School suggested a new approach… Read more Ferndown Upper School students meet Advanced Engineering employers
By Duncan Newman, Economic Development Officer This month The Grange School welcomed the first group of students studying BTEC level 3 in Engineering and Manufacturing. This is the first year the school has delivered the course and offers students the option to remain at school and study this subject area at a higher level. The… Read more Students at the Grange School begin BTEC level 3 in Engineering
by Duncan Newman, Economic Development Officer Engineering is a sector with a national critical shortage of skilled employees. I work closely with schools and local businesses to raise the profile of the sector to young people. It is always very rewarding when I hear of young people studying for an apprenticeship with the support of… Read more Engineering – The Next Generation
By Duncan Newman, Economic Development Officer We know there is a skills gap in the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing sector locally but how do we encourage more students to choose the sector for their career? Jon Ginda, Director for Aeroflex Hose and Engineering Ltd, has developed a successful work experience programme which has been taken… Read more The business benefits of offering work experience placements in Engineering
By Duncan Newman, Economic Development Officer Across South East Dorset there is an acute skills gap in the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing sector and I am working with businesses in this sector to bridge this gap, ensuring existing employees are supported and appropriately trained and potential new recruits are encouraged to study Engineering and apply… Read more Investing in staff supports future business success in the Engineering sector
By Mandy Payne, Economic Development Officer I have been involved with the local Jelly groups for over a year now. I often attend both Jelly groups in Wimborne and Christchurch and I am delighted with the way the groups are developing. At the Wimborne Jelly recently, I met up with two local business people who enjoy… Read more Small business owners make the most of their local Jelly
