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AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER AND SKILLS ACADEMY SUPPORTING APPRENTICESHIP EXPANSION PROGRAMME PILOT

Manufacturing and Engineering firms in the West Midlands are being sought to build upon the work started by the National Apprenticeship Service in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover - who are supported by the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing and Warwickshire College - on a project that overcomes some of the traditional barriers faced by smaller businesses in hiring apprentices. Over and above its own requirements, Jaguar Land Rover has taken on 13 additional apprentices this year to support the Apprenticeship Expansion Programme. The pilot will see these high potential 'level 2

LEAN LEADERS DRIVING IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS MANUFACTURING SECTOR

A unique training programme, developed inside one of the world’s most efficient motor manufacturing plants, is now driving improvements throughout the wider manufacturing sector thanks to the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (the Skills Academy). The Lean Leaders programme has been approved by the Skills Academy - part of the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies (Semta) - and has already helped more than 50 firms in the North East. It has achieved this by providing key personnel with the skills they need to deliver improvements across the

SKILLS BOOST FOR FUTURE LEADERS

Britain’s future captains of industry look set to receive a head start on their rivals from overseas thanks to a unique leadership training programme developed by the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (the Skills Academy). Working in collaboration with the Kingston University Business School, the Skills Academy - which is part of Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies - has developed a post-graduate programme leading to a Masters Degree in Leadership Practice. Aimed specifically at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the

PRESS RELEASE: AUTO MARINE CABLES SEES INVESTMENT IN TRAINING REPAID IN SUBSTANTIAL COST SAVINGS

A Manchester-based manufacturing company is reaping the rewards of a long-term investment in skills training that has contributing to cost saving measures that have boosted profits by up to 40 per cent. Auto Marine Cables Limited specialises in the manufacture of low voltage cables for the automotive and marine manufacturing industries and has the capacity to produce more than two million metres of cable every week with its extrusion lines operating 24 hours a day. Despite several economic recessions since the company was founded in 1964, Auto Marine Cables has seen consistent growth in

PRESS RELEASE: SHEFFIELD ENGINEERING FIRM FORGES LINKS WITH THE SKILLS ACADEMY

A Sheffield-based engineering specialist is spreading the message that effective skills development can help firms to improve efficiency and boost their competitiveness. Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited has been working closely with The Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) and the company’s Chief Executive, Dr Graham Honeyman, recently became chair of the organisations Regional Advisory Group (RAG) for Yorkshire and Humber. At a recent open day at the company’s facilities in Brightside Lane, Sheffield, visiting suppliers were introduced to Norman Fickling, The

VALUE OF SKILLS HIGHLIGHTED AT SUBCON

Visitors to the forthcoming Subcon 2009 event at the NEC in Birmingham will be offered the opportunity to find out how they can boost performance and profits through effective skills training. The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) has teamed up with the BERR Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) to deliver a series of workshops throughout the three day exhibition which gets underway on June 9. On day one of the show - which attracts UK and overseas visitors from a wide range of manufacturers, suppliers and industry leaders - The Skills Academy and MAS will be

MANUFACTURERS TO ARM THEMSELVES WITH TOOLS TO BEAT THE RECESSION

Manufacturing companies in London that have suffered as a result of the current economic slowdown are being urged to arm themselves with the tools they need to survive the recession. The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) has organised a series of workshops to deliver a welcome ‘Recession Toolkit’ to any business operating in the manufacturing sector. Explained Richard Wyatt, the Skills Academy’s Regional Manager for London: “Manufacturers across the UK have been badly hit by the current economic climate but we hope to demonstrate that by developing an effective

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