Dudley from ELE Advanced Technologies, and Annette talked about how Lancashire is a great place for engineering.
She said: “It is massive, there are more than 80,000 jobs in the sector in Lancashire.
“We have everything from BAE at Samlesbury and Warton, Rolls Royce, Leyland Trucks, Farmhouse Biscuits. You name it, we have it!
“It is incredible the levels of supply chains we have here.”
Leo talked about the need for more T Level placements, and the first example of collaboration took place at the event when some of the businesses in the room pledged to support the college by offering industry experience through work placements, aligning training with real-world workforce needs.
Dave talked about how they attract people to their organisation by ‘making it interesting for the apprentices and having a career path for
sure they have the skills they need to prepare them for the workforce.
“There are so many ways you can get involved if you are an employer or a school.
“This could include a range of different activities, including going into schools to talk to the future workforce, as we have a fantastic bespoke offer that we deliver within each of our schools.
“We are asking employers to link in with us and find ways that can help enrich, shape and deliver a curriculum in a way that is going to keep it industry relevant and ensure these young people have the skills that employers are telling us they need.”
Panellist Gareth Jackson, deputy head at Colne Park High School, said: “This event has been great and it’s important that the work started today continues and doesn’t just stay in the conference room.
“Putting schools and businesses together in When we invest in the next generation
of employees, we are not just supporting skilled individuals but also helping the future of our economy
them to progress into the senior roles’.
Morag Davis said she felt ‘buoyant’ after the event. She said: “It has been absolutely fantastic, the input has been great and there is a really positive response from the schools.
“It’s clear we are on the same page and want to achieve the same thing.
“We are at the beginning of our journey of bringing learners and employers together so we can do the very best for young people across the region, making
a room at the same time - not something that we get the opportunity to do - has meant both sides have gained a better understanding of what each of us requires and what our students need to be the engineers of the future. It has been invaluable.
“We will certainly go away from this having made excellent connections into the local businesses to enhance the future prospects of our students.”
Annette Weekes added: “When we invest in the next generation of employees, we are not
just supporting skilled individuals but also helping the future of our economy.
“The Industry Innovation Hub is a great idea and by looking after young talent we are opening a pipeline of expertise for businesses.
“Nelson and Colne College is doing a fantastic thing by bringing together educators and businesses and building a bright future for engineering.”
The event saw the official opening of the new £3m engineering centre – featuring departments focused on CNC machining, manual milling, manual turning, fabrication and welding, with plans to add an aeronautical section.
The Industry Innovation Hubs will differ from other initiatives by offering work experience in Lancashire businesses – strengthening the partnerships between students and employers and offering work-ready skills.
Facilities at the college include an electrical engineering lab, mechatronics lab, materials testing lab and additive manufacturing – all built and kitted out with guidance from local employers.
Lancashire Business View was the media partner at Nelson and Colne College hosting the panel event.
Richard Slater, chairman of Lancashire Business View, said: “The Industry Innovation Hub is a great scheme, it was exciting to hear the conversations about helping future generations.
“It is the start of an exciting process and hopefully it will lead to more links between education and businesses in Lancashire.”
If your business would like to be involved in developing links with Nelson and Colne College Group’s Industry Innovation Hubs, contact
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