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

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...

‘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...

Factory tours offer students real-life insights into engineering

Employers from across Leeds opened their doors on National Manufacturing Day (26/9/24) to engineering students from UTC Leeds and Leeds City Colleg...

Best practice showcased in visit to Schneider Electric smart factory

Schneider Electric welcomed members of the Leeds Manufacturing Alliance to its smart factory and Innovation Hub in Hunslet, Leeds, for the latest...

Manufacturing festival back in action as new school year begins

The start of the new academic year sees Leeds Manufacturing Festival swing back into action, with students form UTC Leeds and the school of enginee...