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 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 I was delighted to hear that the Grange School had been awarded ‘BTEC School of the Year 2017’. It’s a brilliant achievement and well deserved. The school has worked hard to develop successful relationships with local businesses to support students studying for BTEC qualifications. In September 2018, The Grange… Read more Business Breakfast – BTEC in Engineering – 20 September 2017
