Apprentices and employers shine as engineering trainer rewards excellence

A training organisation that has been turning out young engineers for nearly 60 years reached a fresh milestone in holding its first group-wide awards night to honour the achievements of its latest cohort. Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) brought together staff and learners from its sites in Grimsby, Hull and Scunthorpe for a celebration of the technical expertise and the...

Council leader backs HETA with call for employers to boost economy by recruiting locally

A company that has launched the engineering careers of thousands of young people has calculated that its apprentices are injecting nearly £1bn into the regional economy every year. Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) said the learners who start their careers at the company’s three sites in the Humber region go on to make a lifetime contribution of around £900m. Iain Elliott, CEO...

Young engineers in demand as employers identify benefits of costs and commitment

Employers across the Yorkshire and Humber region are showing signs of putting their faith in young engineers as they seek the skills to build a brighter future. Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) revealed that the number of its apprentices securing placements in industry increased from 12 at the end of 2024 to nearly 30 by the end of January. The organisation, which supports a...

Towne lifting and testing celebrates milestone year

A leading UK provider of lifting and testing services, which has a base in Hull, has recorded the highest turnover in the company’s history. Towne Lifting and Testing said the achievement highlighted the growing trust customers place in its services as well as the dedication of its staff. It highlighted its key achievements in 2024: Successfully serving 4,295 orders, meeting the needs of 547...

National STEM Day: How promoting STEM skills supports local and regional businesses

by Hannah Wilson, head of operations at the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology A recent report suggests that the UK is among the top five countries with skills deficits in the technology, engineering, life sciences and BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) sectors. The survey data from Hays Recruitment shows how far behind the UK currently is in these key sectors, putting...