Young people across Staffordshire and Derbyshire gained an insight into the diverse range of careers available within the manufacturing sector as pupils from local schools visited Toyota Manufacturing UK as part of the Government’s “See Inside Manufacturing” initiative.
The initiative was first launched in March 2011 by the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, and each year aims to challenge perceptions of the manufacturing sector whilst encouraging more young people to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, in order to boost the UK’s skills base.
Nine local schools from the Derby and Burton regions visited the Burnaston facility over the last two weeks. Students were given the opportunity to take part in a number of hands-on training activities and given an insight into the exciting, highly skilled, high-tech and highly paid career opportunities that modern manufacturing offers.
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP said, “See Inside Manufacturing plays an important part in challenging outdated perceptions of manufacturing. In the past year alone it has helped thousands of young people see just how dynamic the industry is, with nearly nine in ten saying they would now consider a career in manufacturing”.
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 to encourage and inspire them to be the next generation of Engineers”.
Toyota opens its doors hoping to inspire students
9 Oct 2013
Young people across Staffordshire and Derbyshire gained an insight into the diverse range of careers available within the manufacturing sector as pupils from local schools visited Toyota Manufacturing UK as part of the Government’s “See Inside Manufacturing” initiative.
The initiative was first launched in March 2011 by the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, and each year aims to challenge perceptions of the manufacturing sector whilst encouraging more young people to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, in order to boost the UK’s skills base.
Nine local schools from the Derby and Burton regions visited the Burnaston facility over the last two weeks. Students were given the opportunity to take part in a number of hands-on training activities and given an insight into the exciting, highly skilled, high-tech and highly paid career opportunities that modern manufacturing offers.
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP said, “See Inside Manufacturing plays an important part in challenging outdated perceptions of manufacturing. In the past year alone it has helped thousands of young people see just how dynamic the industry is, with nearly nine in ten saying they would now consider a career in manufacturing”.
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 to encourage and inspire them to be the next generation of Engineers”.