Call to work together on ‘local powerhouse’ as HETA misses out on government funding

The head of a leading engineering training organisation has called for businesses to create their own “local powerhouse” after welcoming employers and learners to a new £5.5m skills centre. Iain Elliott, CEO of Humberside Engineering Training Centre (HETA), revealed that the new facility at Pioneer Business Park in Stallingborough was paid for using reserves and a bank loan in the absence of any...

New £5.5m HETA training centre welcomes first intake of young engineers

An engineering training provider launched in Hull more than 50 years ago has unveiled a new £5.5m training centre which will this week kickstart the engineering careers of more than 60 young learners. The new arrivals at the building at Pioneer Business Park in Stallingborough are among 250 taking up courses at three sites owned and operated by Humberside Engineering and Training Association...

Spencer Group to create cable inspection system on major new bridge in Canada

Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been appointed to create a bespoke access system to inspect the stay cables on a new Canadian bridge. The Pattullo Bridge, which crosses the Fraser River near Vancouver, British Columbia, is a key connection between the municipalities of Surrey and New Westminster. The Pattullo Bridge replacement will provide major improvements for drivers, cyclists and...

Spencer Group announces opening of new office in York to support national recruitment drive

Multi-disciplinary engineering business Spencer Group has announced the launch of a new office in York, expanding its regional coverage and operations base for its teams. The 16 Toft Green office will provide a central location for clients and staff working nationwide, with excellent transport links via both road and rail, located just minutes from York railway and bus stations. As a...

HETA digs deep to provide £5.5m engineering training centre

Work is under way on construction of a £5.5m engineering training centre that will play a key part in the drive to attract further investment into a transformational development site south of the Humber. Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) is on course to open the new centre at Stallingborough in time to welcome 70 learners in August 2023. Capacity will then increase gradually as...