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Festival goes back to school to change sector perceptions
03 June 2025

Festival goes back to school to change sector perceptions

Connecting young people with employers is key to changing perceptions and attracting the next generation into manufacturing. So, Leeds Manufacturin...

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Region’s premier manufacturing network partners with 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival
28 May 2025

Region’s premier manufacturing network partners with 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival

Made in Yorkshire, the region’s biggest network for SME manufacturers is the latest signing to the roster of sponsors for this year’s Leeds...

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Entries open for 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards to spotlight industry’s young talent
02 May 2025

Entries open for 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards to spotlight industry’s young talent

Manufacturing and engineering businesses are being encouraged to put forward their brightest young talent for the 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival...

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Businesses say festival is a “game changer for effective recruitment”
01 May 2025

Businesses say festival is a “game changer for effective recruitment”

For manufacturing and engineering employers in Leeds and West Yorkshire, there’s never been a better time to get involved with Leeds Manufacturin...

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Record sponsorship for 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival
29 March 2025

Record sponsorship for 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival

A record number of sponsors are backing this year’s Leeds Manufacturing Festival, as employers in the region look to innovative ways to address...

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LMF launches 2025 programme with need for ‘generational shift’ topping the agenda
12 March 2025

LMF launches 2025 programme with need for ‘generational shift’ topping the agenda

The shortage of new talent that continues to hamper growth in the manufacturing and engineering industries is the focus of the Leeds Manufacturing...

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City's manufacturers out in force at apprenticeship recruitment fair
18 February 2025

City's manufacturers out in force at apprenticeship recruitment fair

Queues formed early at the First Direct Arena as thousands of school and college students, many accompanied by parents and families, turned out...

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‘Sector connector’ launches new alliance to promote manufacturing skills
25 November 2024

‘Sector connector’ launches new alliance to promote manufacturing skills

A new initiative has been launched to address the skills gap facing the manufacturing and engineering sector. The initiative was launched last week...

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