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Fanuc supports young engineers at Industrial Robotics Final
FANUC UK recently sponsored the Industrial Robotics Final of WorldSkills UK, as part of its wider commitment to supporting the development of the next generation of British and Irish robotics engineers. The competition saw over 400 students and
apprentices vie for the title of National Skills Champion across as many as 64 disciplines, with the Industrial Robotics Final taking place this month in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Four teams, Hammer, Basher and Sparky; The Athletes; 2 Dudes 1 Robot; and The Cyborgs, were hands-on with a real FANUC industrial robot as part of the final. Each team was tested on their programming and operation skills, with 2019 runner-up and FANUC Engineering Technician Apprentice, Romi Rai, sitting on the judging panel. She was joined by fellow FANUC employees Paul Coombes and Rachel Kenning. With the last WorldSkills UK tournament taking place in 2019, as many as 3,000 students and apprentices registered to take part in the competition’s return this year. The winners were announced as part of virtual medal ceremony broadcast live from Channel 4’s ‘Packed Lunch’ studio on 26 November. Tom Bouchier, Managing Director of FANUC
UK, said: “We’re really pleased to be continuing our partnership with WorldSkills following
the success of the inaugural Robot Systems Integration challenge in 2019. The pandemic has limited the number of opportunities available to young people in robotics and engineering, so we were glad to be providing the chance for our finalists to work closely with real FANUC robots. This kind of experience will be instrumental to their personal success as well as
Siemens offers 33 UK university students early careers opportunities after recruitment drive
Siemens has continued its drive to increase the number of women in engineering with a recruitment event to spot the STEM talent of the future. Female students from
universities across the UK attended Siemens’ UK headquarters in Manchester where they met inspirational women engineers at various stages of their careers. Of the 42 students who attended, 33 have been fast-tracked for early careers opportunities at Siemens’ Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure and Mobility divisions, such as three-month summer placements, intern
development and graduate development programmes. Meanwhile, other participants have been offered opportunities with Siemens’ Healthineers, Gamesa, and Energy divisions. Earlier this year, Siemens
revealed it is targeting 50/50 gender parity in its early careers recruitment by 2025. Current figures show 43 per cent of those enrolled in graduate programmes and 36 per cent in apprenticeship schemes are female. Victoria Little, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for Siemens, said: “Social mobility, inclusivity and diversity are priorities for
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our business. As a company we acknowledge that we need to do our bit to empower, inspire and break down some of the stereotypes surrounding a career in STEM.
“While we have run similar kinds of events like this over the years, we’ve never attempted it on
such a large scale. This was a real opportunity for Siemens to ramp up recruitment of talent and skilful young women and play a leading role in bridging the gender gap. With more than 30 participants now being considered for internship and graduate positions, it has been a resounding success.”
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that of the sector as a whole.” Ben Blackledge, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at WorldSkills, concluded: “I want to offer my congratulations to all those that took part in our programme this year, especially the finalists. After a year without competitions it was really encouraging to see so many people back involved this year.”
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