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Our engineering news section aims to keep you informed about all the latest developments that would be of interest to an engineering apprentice, including events, employer information, engineering breakthroughs and more.

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High-flying opportunity

The firm behind the country's new air search and rescue service (SAR) has launched an apprenticeship for engineers. » Read More

Broadcasting the good news at the BBC!

If you're a school leaver (or soon to be) and you have a strong interest in technology, then the BBC's ground-breaking Broadcast ... » Read More

WISE steps to encourage female engineers

A new Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship will provide a £9,000 bursary to three female students or apprentices who would like to explore a ... » Read More

New framework will help tackle skills shortage

Semta, the sector skills body for science, engineering and advanced manufacturing, has launched a new Composite Engineering Apprenticeship ... » Read More

Sam stalks the corridors of power

KMF (Precision Sheet Metal) apprentice Sam Dutton has been selected to be one of the first members of the Industry Apprentice Council (IAC) ... » Read More

KMF duo target precious metal

The quality of the apprentices at KMF (Precision Sheet Metal) has once again been recognised, with two of their rising stars going through ... » Read More

87,000 UK engineers a year needed – just to stand still

The government¹s recent publication of a consultation document, in response to Doug Richard¹s independent review of apprenticeships, has ... » Read More

Move to recruit 1,000 more apprentices

Businesses across England will be able to receive free support to take on a local apprentice under a new nationwide Barclays Bridges Into ... » Read More

CBI warning on apprenticeships reforms

The CBI has welcomed the Government's proposals for overhauling apprenticeships - but warned that giving employers direct control of ... » Read More

Call for young engineers to put their skills to the test

Theo Paphitis, star of BBC'S Dragon's Den and patron of WorldSkills UK, is calling on the UK's most talented youngsters to put their skills ... » Read More

BAE Systems in recruitment drive

Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit nearly 400 engineering and business apprentices this year – the highest intake in five years. » Read More

Alstom brings jobs boost to Rugby

UK engineering firm Alstom is to create 53 new jobs at its site in Rugby. » Read More

Surge in number of engineering apprentices

The number of young people starting apprenticeships in engineering and advanced manufacturing has increased by more than 85% in the past ... » Read More

Food manufacturers smash apprenticeship target

Food and drink manufacturers have trebled the number of apprenticeships across the sector, beating an original target to double to 3,400 by ... » Read More

No sting in tale as Scorpion gets go-ahead

A striking 14ft high steel scorpion will sit at the entrance to Sheffield Forgemasters' 64 acre site – built by the company's own ... » Read More

BAE Systems engineer is Scotland's Modern Apprentice of the Year

At just 22 years' old, Scotland's top apprentice is driving the installation of no less than 11 engineering systems onto ships for BAE ... » Read More

New world class academy opens its doors

The doors to a state-of-the-art academy of one of Dorset's premier manufacturers have been thrown open – and it is already training up the ... » Read More

UK apprenticeships programme not good enough!

The government's apprenticeship programme is suffering from confusion and needs urgent reform. Without a clear strategy and purpose, it ... » Read More

Forgemasters apprenticeships showcased nationally

One of Sheffield's largest employers has been appointed to share the secrets of its successful apprenticeship programme at a national ... » Read More

Rolls-Royce opens doors of its new Apprentice Academy

A new state-of-the-art Apprentice Academy has been opened by Rolls-Royce at its Learning and Career Development Centre in Derby. The ... » Read More

Qinetiq boosts apprentice scheme

QinetiQ is extending its apprenticeship scheme as part of its commitment to "inspiring a generation" of young engineers, scientists and ... » Read More

Apprentice scheme extended

Technology solutions and services provider, QinetiQ is extending its apprenticeship scheme as part of its commitment to 'inspire a ... » Read More

Invotec Group Opens Formal Apprentice Scheme

European manufacturers of time-critical printed circuit boards, Invotec Group, is developing its Student/Graduate Apprentice programme. » Read More

Ford scoops top accolade

Ford has been named one of the South East's best employers in the regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards and National ... » Read More

Young stars selected for Squad UK at WorldSkills

The world's greatest names in sport may be taking centre stage at the Olympics, but the National Apprenticeship Service has announced that ... » Read More
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