February is just around the corner, and with it comes the annual, week-long, national celebration of apprenticeships It’s a great opportunity for employers and education providers alike to showcase the opportunities available to apprentices, as well as a chance to highlight some of the fantastic achievements of existing apprentices. When: 9th-15th February 2026 The official […]
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Engage in a factory simulation workshop to learn relatable techniques to implement on your Continuous Improvement (CI) Journey! The final event in the current series of NDMA-funded Business Improvement Workshops returns to its cornerstone module, which serves as both an excellent introduction, and a valuable refresher experience for anyone at any stage of their manufacturing
New year, new skills! 1 Day, funded Lean Simulation workshop for members Read More »
December Highlights at a Glance: ?[Read the full Employer Update here]
Petroc Employer Update – December 2025 Read More »
SNAP POLL: Autumn Budget 2025 The Autumn Budget was a mixed bag for UK manufacturers – there were some positives, and there were some negatives. Now you’ve had time to digest the announcements, what do they mean for your business? Will any have an impact on your decisions to recruit apprentices, invest more? Let us
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A series of articles has been running in the North Devon Journal, highlighting features of the Exhibition at Barnstaple Museum The celebration of Northern Devon’s contributions to innovation, technology and manufacturing runs until 25th January and features products and prototypes from the region’s world-class manufacturing industry. A series of articles has been dedicated to the
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Fablab is a digital makerspace based inside Exeter Library. It opened in 2014 and was the first FabLab in any UK public library! FabLab enables people to try out digital making techniques using the latest technology. FabLab Devon offers workshops for adults and children, a Membership for adults plus an outreach programme. FabLab Devon needs your
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Make UK, The Manufacturers’ Organisation has delivered a comprehensive review of the 2025 Autumn Budget
Make UK Autumn Budget reaction Read More »
Funded online sustainability courses from Net Zero Exchange and Future is Green in 2026 – Future Climate Leaders Skills Bootcamp and Getting Started on Net Zero and Climate Change
The Net Zero Exchange and Future is Green | New Year Opportunities Read More »
Prizes included hampers, golf days, local cider and glassware, rugby tickets and more!
NDMA Awards raised £1k for local surf charity Read More »
Upskill your teams before the end of the year with these full-day courses based on Lean and Six Sigma principles for next-to nothing
December’s funded workshops Read More »
