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Upcoming funded workshops for NDMA members

Ideal for developing staff, engaging apprentices and inspiring trainees, or just refreshing skills, the NDMA Business Improvement Workshops are an opportunity to explore real-life manufacturing processes and challenges. NDMA members can access the expert-led workshops for a nominal cover charge of just £15 per delegate. Those wishing to place more than two candidates, and non-members […]

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Engineering Trust Celebrates Successful National Apprenticeship Week Across North Devon

The Engineering Trust has successfully concluded a highly engaging programme of events for National Apprenticeship Week 2026, partnering with four leading manufacturing and engineering companies across North Devon. 9–15 February 2026 More than 100 attendees took part in a series of onsite open evenings designed to showcase the breadth of engineering career opportunities available in

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NDMA North Devon Manufacturing Awards winners 2025

A sensational celebration of manufacturing!

The North Devon Manufacturing Awards, once again showed off the spectacular productivity and innovation in our region Gathered at The Pier House, Westward Ho! for the 26th annual NDMA awards, members of Northern Devon’s manufacturing community enjoyed a welcome from the evening’s host, Laura James of The Voice Radio, who handed over to Chairman Tim

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Petroc Launches Pre-Apprenticeship Programme to Support Local Young Talent

This year, Petroc has seen an unprecedented rise in interest for apprenticeships, with applications far outnumbering the vacancies currently available. While this surge highlights the growing appeal of work-based learning among young people, it also brings a challenge—many motivated candidates are still waiting for the right opportunity. To help bridge this gap, Petroc has introduced

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Future engineers and member companies honoured at apprenticeship awards

The Engineering Trust Training Awards recognised apprentices, individuals, and companies from across the NDMA membership The Results and Presentation Evening for North Devon took place on 25th June, celebrating apprenticeships and those who support them. Congratulations to all who received awards. Special congratulations to former NDMA Chair and Vice Chair, now STEM Officer, Paul Mullen,

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Explore New Skills Bootcamps in AI & Power Platform – Expressions of Interest

Cosmic is inviting member businesses to register expressions of interest for potential upcoming Skills Bootcamps in: These intensive programmes aim to upskill employees in high-demand areas and support digital transformation within businesses like yours. We have worked with leading businesses and charities in Devon to codesign the curriculum to align with business needs. While we

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Upcoming sustainability events from University of Plymouth

The Future is Green and Net Zero Exchange Upcoming funded sustainability events available for individuals and businesses from the University of Plymouth’s Net Zero Exchange and Sustainable Earth Institute: Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises Free, three-hour online workshop Dates: 2nd July (14.00-17.00) or 1st December (15.00-18.00) Are you a

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Make UK NMD 2025

Host a school group for National Manufacturing Day

To celebrate Make UK’s annual event, NDMA is reaching out to member businesses, schools and colleges to provide opportunities to experience manufacturing National Manufacturing Day is a chance for UK manufacturers to give their local community, schools and colleges, behind the scenes access to a sector of global importance that plays a key role in

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