Young people across Wales got a glimpse of what it is like to work within manufacturing as Toyota Manufacturing UK opened the doors of its engine manufacturing plant in Deeside, North Wales to students as part of the government’s pioneering initiative ‘See Inside Manufacturing’.
The initiative, which was launched in March by Business Secretary, Vince Cable, aims to challenge perceptions that the UK has an outdated manufacturing sector and encourage more young people to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, in order to boost the UK’s skills base.
Over 150 students from schools and colleges across Wales attended over a number of days and during their visit they took part in a guided tour of the manufacturing plant including training facilities, casting plant and assembly lines. Students got the chance to hear presentations byToyota apprentices and staff covering all aspects of engine manufacture and took part in a number of ‘hands on’ engineering activities hosted by Techniquest Wrexham.
Commenting on the initiative Vince Cable, Business Secretary, “We are determined to shake up old fashioned views of manufacturing and through government’s ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ campaign and the overwhelming support from the automotive industry, we will give young people the chance to see the exciting face of modern manufacturing, which is highly skilled, high tech and highly paid.”
Students visiting on Thursday morning were joined by Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami who said, “Manufacturing is vital, now and in the future. This initiative is a fantastic opportunity to engage young people and showcase the wide range of careers available to them in modern manufacturing. I am delighted that Toyota is taking a lead in this, here in Wales”
Tony Walker, TMUK Deputy Managing Director, said,“Toyota welcomes initiatives designed to promote a greater recognition of the contribution and importance of manufacturing to the UK economy. The See Inside Manufacturing initiative complements our existing activities aimed at engaging with young people and encouraging and inspiring them to be the next generation of engineers.”
Toyota opens its doors to inspire students
17 Oct 2011
Young people across Wales got a glimpse of what it is like to work within manufacturing as Toyota Manufacturing UK opened the doors of its engine manufacturing plant in Deeside, North Wales to students as part of the government’s pioneering initiative ‘See Inside Manufacturing’.
The initiative, which was launched in March by Business Secretary, Vince Cable, aims to challenge perceptions that the UK has an outdated manufacturing sector and encourage more young people to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, in order to boost the UK’s skills base.
Over 150 students from schools and colleges across Wales attended over a number of days and during their visit they took part in a guided tour of the manufacturing plant including training facilities, casting plant and assembly lines. Students got the chance to hear presentations byToyota apprentices and staff covering all aspects of engine manufacture and took part in a number of ‘hands on’ engineering activities hosted by Techniquest Wrexham.
Commenting on the initiative Vince Cable, Business Secretary, “We are determined to shake up old fashioned views of manufacturing and through government’s ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ campaign and the overwhelming support from the automotive industry, we will give young people the chance to see the exciting face of modern manufacturing, which is highly skilled, high tech and highly paid.”
Students visiting on Thursday morning were joined by Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami who said, “Manufacturing is vital, now and in the future. This initiative is a fantastic opportunity to engage young people and showcase the wide range of careers available to them in modern manufacturing. I am delighted that Toyota is taking a lead in this, here in Wales”
Tony Walker, TMUK Deputy Managing Director, said,“Toyota welcomes initiatives designed to promote a greater recognition of the contribution and importance of manufacturing to the UK economy. The See Inside Manufacturing initiative complements our existing activities aimed at engaging with young people and encouraging and inspiring them to be the next generation of engineers.”