Nobody knows more about engineering than engineers, their experience and knowlegde are vital assets that can be passed down to the next generation of engineering apprentices to ensure that the discipline continues to thrive in the UK.

Read more about the views and opinions of those at the forefront of engineering and learn the true ins and outs of the industry.

Engineering Apprentice Case Studies
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THE APPRENTICE REVIEW

Jason Holt, a high-profile leading entrepreneur who operates several small and medium sized UK businesses (The Holts Group), was invited by ... » Read More

The Real Value of Apprenticeships

When it comes to choosing which path to take towards an engineering career, students are often faced with the dilemma of deciding between ... » Read More

Britain’s apprentices - new government survey results.

Britain's apprentices are getting promoted, improving their confidence and taking on more responsibility in the workplace, according to a ... » Read More

Apprenticeships face ‘identity crisis’

The Forum of Private Business has warned a group of MPs that apprenticeships are facing an 'identity crisis', with business owners in ... » Read More

Long-term believers

"Apprenticeships are good for business," says automotive transmission specialist Xtrac's managing director Peter Digby – while the ... » Read More

About the Bosch Technology Horizon Awards

The Bosch Technology Horizons Awards is an essay competition that is split into two age groups, with cash prizes for the winners. First ... » Read More

Slowdown could damage society

Huw James, science communication consultant, adventurer and host of the 2012 Bosch Technology Horizons Awards, comments on the falling ... » Read More

Fast track your way to an automotive apprenticeship

Vocational training is very rewarding for young people, as they can earn as they learn. » Read More

Engineers confident about 2012 job prospects

Engineering contractors are more confident about their job prospects in 2012 than they were this time last year, according to research by ... » Read More

Anthony Prickler - Mechanical Electrician - 20

Summary of current job role: I work at Ford's Engine plant in Dagenham as a Mechanical Electrician. I recently completed my Ford four ... » Read More

Engineering skills deficit: smashing the mould

There are many determined to overturn the negative image engineering has had to endure, once and for all. Engineering Careers met two such ... » Read More

Electronics inspires young people to change the world

'If you can design electronics, you can change the world' - I guess all of us somehow attached to electronics do agree that there is this ... » Read More

Jumbo-sized challenge

One of the key issues raised in the first Engineering Apprentice Round Table, during discussion of how to attract more young people to the ... » Read More

National Apprenticeship Service opinion: opportunities for women in engineering

A growing number of women are now forging careers in engineering through apprenticeships, and the National Apprenticeship Service is ... » Read More

Talking shop

The first Engineering Apprentice Round Table discussion has been convened to debate key issues in the skills arena » Read More

Unemployed young need team tactics

With nearly one million school leavers and graduates unemployed the industry, government and schools must work together to find a solution, ... » Read More

Vocational education recognised with new apprentice card

Ann Watson, managing director of specialist awarding organisation, EAL (EMTA Awards Limited), welcomes the latest commitment to raise the ... » Read More

Gender segregation – a time for change

Young women are not being given enough careers advice about engineering, says Rachel Tobbell, head of delivery for the UKRC » Read More

Apprenticeship Week: a Springboard for Future Promise

Britain is in desperate need of apprentices to join its talent pool. Without apprentices, the future of engineering in this country will ... » Read More

New Year, new blood

Ann Watson, managing director of specialist awarding organisation EAL, talks to Engineering Apprentice about the importance of new recruits ... » Read More

Are you getting the most from your awarding organisation?

The role of an Awarding Organisation (AO) is, on the surface, a simple one. We develop and award qualifications for a variety of sectors. ... » Read More

Keeping industry at the heart of everything we do

By Ann Watson, managing director, EAL » Read More

“Cuts in funding should not mean cuts in standards”

Following David Milliband's speech to the CBI, Elizabeth Bonfield calls on industry training providers to remain committed to delivering ... » Read More

Apprenticeships: a tidal wave of opportunities

Amid a backdrop of proposed university tuition fee increases, rising graduate unemployment and an economy still struggling out of ... » Read More

If you’re not seasick yet, you may be very soon…

London, 30th Sept. How little can be said in so many words. » Read More
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