HETA Engineering The Future

HETA is a not-for-profit charity and Group Training Association established in 1967 to bridge the gap between industry and education. Based in the Yorkshire and Humber region, HETA offers accredited, industry-recognized training from beginner to advanced levels, delivered by highly experienced staff. Their programs are tailored to meet individual and organizational needs, providing practical skills applicable in real-life industrial environments. HETA works with a wide range of companies, from sole traders to multinationals, to deliver solutions across various sectors. Their offerings include apprenticeships, adult upskill courses, and higher national qualifications.

The Faraday Centre Digital Course Guide

The Faraday Centre is a privately-owned international training company based in North East England. Upholding over 30 years’ experience, they specialise in providing comprehensive high and low voltage electrical safety training either at their purpose-designed facilities or at their clients’ sites, in the UK and worldwide. Their highly experienced, multi-skilled lecturers offer an effective combination of theoretical understanding and practical hands-on learning experiences using industrial equipment to provide engineers with the knowledge and skills required to carry out specialised jobs in a safe way that’s in accordance to industry standards.

Amazing Apprenticeships

Amazing Apprenticeships is a leading organisation transforming perceptions of apprenticeships in England. One of their key initiatives is the Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges (ASK) programme, which has supported millions of students, educators, and parents. This programme offers workshops, resources, and guidance to improve awareness of apprenticeships and technical education. Working with schools, employers, and government bodies, Amazing Apprenticeships promotes apprenticeship opportunities and creates pathways for diverse individuals, inspiring more people to pursue apprenticeships as valuable career pathways.

WISE – Women into Science and Engineering

The Women into Science and Engineering (WISE) campaign supports women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. It inspires girls to pursue STEM, empowers women to thrive, and helps organisations build inclusive workplaces. Through initiatives like the WISE Ten Steps and Gender Equity Framework, it provides tools to improve diversity. WISE also hosts events and awards to celebrate achievements and share best practices. By driving collaboration and insights, WISE aims to create a more diverse, innovative STEM workforce.

#WECAN Driving Change – Accessing Business Finance

#WECAN: Driving Change – Accessing Business Finance takes place on 24 February 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Room 412, Rose Bowl, Leeds Beckett University. This session explores the barriers women entrepreneurs face when accessing finance, drawing on key research and practical insights. Part of the #WECAN Driving Change series, the event brings together experts and business leaders to discuss challenges, share experiences, and highlight strategies to improve financial accessibility for women-led enterprises.

 

The #WECAN Network

#WECAN (Women Empowered through Coaching and Networking) is an initiative led by Leeds Beckett University, in partnership with Edge Hill University and Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber (SEYH), and supported by Lloyds Bank Business & Commercial. The program aims to support, champion, and connect women in leadership roles. It offers leadership development opportunities, celebrates women’s successes, and facilitates networking among women, businesses, and supporting organizations.

 

The Right Track Consultancy LTD

The Right Track Consultancy specialises in developing tailored apprenticeship and early career programmes for businesses and education providers. They collaborate with employers to address skills gaps, foster diversity, and create succession plans, while supporting educators in aligning curricula with industry needs. Their services include strategy development, training, mentoring, recruitment, and funding optimisation, with a focus on fostering innovation, retention, and growth.

Electric Revolution Skills Hub

The Electric Revolution Skills Hub (ERS Hub) is a digital platform designed to provide essential skills resources for the UK’s electrification workforce. It facilitates specialist knowledge sharing, network building, and community development to support industry growth. By addressing the electrification skills gap, the ERS Hub aims to empower a sustainable workforce that meets the increasing demands of the sector.

The Apprenticeship Guide

The Apprenticeship Guide is the leading resource for apprenticeships and has been since 2005. They work in partnership with the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the UK government’s Apprenticeships service to ensure anybody with an interest in apprenticeships is well informed and has easy access to this information through the content we provide. If you are looking to engage with learners, employers, training providers, schools and colleges.

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) is committed to advancing education in STEM fields through collaborative efforts with local colleges, universities, and industry. With substantial government investment, it boasts cutting-edge facilities, including advanced manufacturing rigs, aimed at fostering talent and innovation.

Annex 1: Women in Manufacturing 2024 Report

This annex is part of the Women in UK Manufacturing 2024 report 1 . It provides a comprehensive overview of international best practices and frameworks designed to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, with a focus on the manufacturing sector. Covering both private and public sectors, the annex offers valuable guidance for creating inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Women in Manufacturing

Over the course of the last decade, WiM has grown to be the only national and global trade association dedicated to providing year-round support to women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. At present, more than 28,000 individual members representing more than 3,000 manufacturing companies…

T Levels

T Levels are a 2-year qualification in England for students after GCSEs. They offer a mix of classroom learning and industry placements, preparing students for specific career paths. Developed with input from businesses, T Levels aim to provide practical skills needed in the workplace. Students can choose from over 20 subjects, with placements at companies like Nestlé and NHS Trusts.

Engineering UK Reports

For more than 20 years Engineering UK have published comprehensive reports, briefings and policy documents on the state of engineering in the UK and on key policy issues surrounding science, technology, engineering and maths. Everything they do is based on evidence and they share there analysis and insight widely.

YES CAMPAIGN

The Young Engineers Support (yes) is an initiative of igus® GmbH (Cologne).Within the yes initiative, igus supports pupil and student projects with free samples, sponsorships and consultations. For example, yes sponsors various Formula Student Teams in Germany and worldwide with its lightweight and lubrication-free plain bearing technology.

Lloyds Bank – Supporting women owned businesses

Women entrepreneurs are a vital part of society and the economy. They can face many challenges, including accessing funding, networks and resources, and balancing work-life demands. We’re committed to supporting women-led businesses to scale, providing more networking opportunities, and encouraging…

The Code

The Code is a community of more than 300 like-minded organisations committed to increasing the number and diversity of young people entering engineering and technology careers. They do this by designing, delivering, supporting or funding STEM outreach activities. Careers in engineering and technology are broad and full of possibility. So we need to work harder than ever to make sure that engineering and technology are attractive and accessible for young people.