Tuesday 14 November
Join us for breakfast at the Engineering Employers network event and find out more about how your business can work with Leeds City College and the School of Engineering.
Hear about the range of support available to help develop your talent pipeline and workforce skills for the engineering sector . Find out about our role in apprentice training and recruitment, about the role employers in providing industry placements for our T Level Engineering students. You will also have the opportunity to meet college staff who teach in the School of Engineering and how you can help shape the curriculum to meet your business needs.
We are also delighted to be joined by Next Gen Makers, an organisation working with manufacturing employers’ organisation Make UK to provide quality assurance and kitemark accreditation for companies running engineering apprenticeship schemes.
In the new year, Next Gen Makers will be launching a new ‘excellent employers’ directory to showcase the best employers in the West Yorkshire region for engineering apprenticeships and provide a platform for employers to attract the next generation of talent.
Tuesday 4 Thursday 6 July
Series of workshops, activities and employer visits organised in partnership with Leeds City Academy to promote careers in manufacturing and engineering to students.
Groups of Year 10 students from the school will take part in workplace tours and activities hosted by leading textile firm AW Hainsworth, glass reinforced plastics manufacturer MPM and global engineering services company Schneider Electric.
Friday 16/6/23 (10am - 10.30am)
Join E3 Recruitment for an insightful webinar on "Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Manufacturing". In this session, we will explore the best practices for identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent in the manufacturing industry.
Manufacturing is a critical industry that powers economic growth and technological advancement, but finding and retaining top talent can be a challenge. In this webinar, our experts will share their insights and experience on how to build a strong talent acquisition and retention strategy that will help you attract and retain the best candidates.
We will cover a range of topics including the importance of employer branding, creating an engaging candidate experience, leveraging technology for recruitment, and developing a comprehensive employee retention plan. Our panellists will also share their thoughts on the current trends and challenges facing the manufacturing industry, and how to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to talent management.
Thursday 15/6/23 (11pm - 11.30pm)
As the world faces the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, the demand for individuals with the skills and knowledge to drive sustainability initiatives is growing.
Engaging with young people is a critical way to build the talent pipeline needed to meet this demand. During this insightful session, manufacturers will learn about the essential role they can play in partnering with employers to increase pupils' readiness for green careers.
Wednesday 14/6/23 (2pm - 2.30pm)
Join this Next Gen Makers webinar to learn how to create a winning apprenticeship scheme to address the skills gap and shortage of qualified workers in the evolving manufacturing industry. Lucy Porrit, from Next Gen Makers, will cover key topics like identifying skills, designing a program, selecting candidates, creating a supportive learning environment, and measuring success. HR professionals and talent managers in manufacturing should attend for valuable insights and best practices.
Tuesday 13/6/23 (10am - 10.30am)
Join Yorkshire Learning Providers for an insightful webinar on how apprenticeships can significantly increase productivity for manufacturers. This webinar will be a valuable opportunity for anyone involved in manufacturing, from employers to employees, to learn about the benefits of apprenticeships and how they can help businesses thrive.
Our expert panel will discuss the benefits of apprenticeships for manufacturers, how they can help to improve productivity, increase employee retention, and reduce skills gaps. They will also discuss the latest developments such as the introduction of the apprenticeship levy.
The session will also explore how apprenticeship standards and the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices learn can lead to improved productivity, and positive impacts for businesses and employees alike.
Tuesday 13/6/23 (1pm - 1.30pm)
Are you a manufacturer looking to improve your on-boarding, training, and development programs or increase employee engagement? Join us as we explore the power of psychometric assessments and their applications beyond recruitment. In this informative session, we'll provide a reminder of what we mean by 'psychometric assessment' and the most used assessments in recruitment contexts.
But that's not all - we'll also delve into the often-missed opportunities for psychometric assessments to support on-boarding and personal development. We'll explore how these assessments can be used to understand team capabilities and team-based areas for development, as well as to help identify over-played strengths and career 'risk-factors.' In addition, we'll discuss how psychometric assessments can be used to understand what motivates and engages individuals and teams.
Monday 12/6/23 (2pm - 2.30pm)
Manufacturers face energy cost volatility due to the recent crisis. This webinar, hosted by Inspired PLC, discusses energy procurement, efficiency, self-generation, and renewable technology for competitiveness. Attendees will learn about flexible procurement, efficiency surveys, intensity metrics, circuit-level monitoring, and Net Zero pressure. The webinar aims to provide strategies to control energy costs and secure a sustainable future for businesses.
Friday 9/6/23 (11am - 11.30am)
This webinar, hosted by E3 Recruitment’s Charity Partner, Andy’s Man Club, discusses the importance of mental health awareness and support for men, and the role employers can play in creating a safe and supportive workplace. The session introduces Andy’s Man Club, a charity dedicated to reducing male suicides by providing a non-judgmental space for men to talk about their mental health.
Neil Waine will share his personal journey and the reason why discussions around mental health need to become more commonplace. We will then dive into the topic of men's mental health and why it is often overlooked in the workplace. We will explore the societal pressures and stigmas that men face, which can contribute to feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Finally, we will provide practical advice for employers on how they can support their staff's mental health and wellbeing.
Thursday 8/6/23 (10am - 10.30am)
This webinar hosted by Leeds City College aims to provide an understanding of T Levels, the new technical qualifications in England that combine technical knowledge and practical skills to prepare students for skilled employment or further study.
During this webinar, our expert panel will explain what T Levels are, how they differ from other qualifications, and what benefits they offer to manufacturing industry. The expert panel will also discuss the implementation of T Levels and how manufacturers can get involved and support this new qualification.
Wednesday 7/6/23 (10am - 10.30am)
This webinar, hosted by Ahead Partnerships, with Sulzer and Leeds Welding Company, focuses on creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce. Two remarkable women in manufacturing, Tyra Jones from Sulzer and Debbie Grayson from Leeds Welding Company, share their experiences and insights on creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
Despite the progress made towards gender equality in recent years, women remain significantly underrepresented in the manufacturing industry. There is a need to address the gender gap and create a more inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the society we live in.
The panel will also explore how manufacturers can create a more inclusive workplace culture that attracts and retains women. From implementing flexible working arrangements to promoting diversity and inclusion, the panel will share best practices and strategies to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for women.
Tuesday 6/6/23 (10am - 10.30am)
West Yorkshire Combined Authority hosts this webinar to challenge the common perception of the industry as old-fashioned and declining. Industry experts discuss the challenges and opportunities in the industry and the various roles available, from engineering and design to marketing and supply chain management, giving curious students from Leeds a chance to gain insights into the diverse career opportunities available in the manufacturing industry.
During this webinar, we will bring together industry experts and professionals who will discuss the current perceptions of manufacturing and the challenges it faces. The panel will delve into the opportunities available in the industry and how students can get involved and contribute to its growth and development.
Monday 5/6/23 to Friday 16/6/23
Join E3 Recruitment, sponsor of the 2023 Leeds Manufacturing Festival, for a series of virtual meetings and seminars that will cover best practice in manufacturing recruitment, talent retention and attraction, as well as onboarding.
This is an exceptional opportunity for manufacturing leaders, HR teams, and talent acquisition teams to discover the latest trends, quick wins, and share best practices with like-minded professionals.
We are proud to collaborate with Ahead Partnerships, Next Gen Makers, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and other partners to offer a valuable learning experience that will provide insights and best practices that will benefit manufacturing leaders for years to come!
Monday 5/6/23 (2pm - 2.40pm)
Are you a manufacturer struggling to find the right talent to fill critical positions? Are you facing challenges in up skilling your workforce to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry?
This webinar hosted by manufacturing employers' organisation MAKE UK explores how manufacturers can attract and retain talent in a rapidly changing industry. The expert speaker, Jamie Cater, senior policy maker at MAKE UK, shares insights on building a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong talent pipeline for the future.
We'll explore how companies are investing in their employees through pay and benefits, and how this impacts staff retention rates. We'll also delve into the various recruitment strategies being employed by manufacturers to attract young talent to the industry, as well as the specific challenges in attracting and retaining older workers, people with health conditions, women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups.
Thursday 18/5/23 (12.30 – 3.00pm)
Join Leeds Manufacturing Festival for this employer-focussed workshop hosted by Leeds City College, offering manufacturing employers the opportunity to help shape the curriculum and qualifications currently being delivered by the college’s School of Engineering.
Mitch Scott, Head of the School of Engineering, will outline changes to funding and their implications for the future of skills delivery, training provision and qualifications when the college’s new academic year commences in September. She will also explain how employers can help shape course design and delivery by advising on course content, helping to develop projects for students, shaping and delivering classroom learning.
Mark Casci, head of business representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce will outline the findings from recent surveys and engagement with employers, undertaken as part work to develop a Local Skills Improvement Plan for West and North Yorkshire.
They will be joined by Dawn Huntrod, regional director of manufacturing employers’ organisation Make UK, who will provide an overview of how manufacturers across the region are responding to the challenges of recruitment, skills and succession planning to secure the skills they need for the future for their businesses.
Thursday 27 April – 9.am to 12 noon
Students from the School of Engineering at Leeds City College get the chance to visit manufacturing and engineering companies in Leeds and see for themselves the wide range of products they make, the processes involved, and the roles and opportunities careers in modern manufacturing present. Students will participate in a workshop, which will provide them with an insight into the skills required to start building a successful career in manufacturing. The treks conclude with a question and answer session, which will provide students with a chance to talk to people in a variety of roles, including apprentices.
Wednesday 26 April – 9.am to 12 noon
Students from the School of Engineering at Leeds City College get the chance to visit manufacturing and engineering companies in Leeds and see for themselves the wide range of products they make, the processes involved, and the roles and opportunities careers in modern manufacturing present. Students will participate in a workshop, which will provide them with an insight into the skills required to start building a successful career in manufacturing. The treks conclude with a question and answer session, which will provide students with a chance to talk to people in a variety of roles, including apprentices.
Tuesday 25 April – 9.am to 12 noon
Students from the School of Engineering at Leeds City College get the chance to visit manufacturing and engineering companies in Leeds and see for themselves the wide range of products they make, the processes involved, and the roles and opportunities careers in modern manufacturing present. Students will participate in a workshop, which will provide them with an insight into the skills required to start building a successful career in manufacturing. The treks conclude with a question and answer session, which will provide students with a chance to talk to people in a variety of roles, including apprentices.
Thursday 20 April, 6pm – 9pm
This event is by invitation only for sponsors, participants and supporters of the 2023 Leeds Manufacturing Festival and will be compered by Greg Wright, business editor of the Yorkshire Post. The evening will include an awards ceremony recognising the achievements of the sector’s ‘next generation’ including awards for apprentice of the year, future manufacturing leader and rising star.
Thursday 30 March - 1pm to 3pm
Ever wondered what the average day looks like for an apprentice working in the manufacturing sector? What the interview process looks like? Or what’s involved in a manufacturing apprenticeship? Apprentices, employers and sponsor representatives will answer these and many other questions posed by secondary school students at this live careers panel, to be hosted by the Ahead Partnership and Leeds Manufacturing Festival.
