Manufacturing in spotlight at virtual fair
A host of companies in and around the West Midlands are predicted to exhibit at the Made Futures Careers Fair – encouraging people to apply for roles in manufacturing.
Among the 30+ companies taking part are Citizen Machinery UK, KUKA Robotics, ThreeWayPressings and Bri-Stor – just a few of the members within the region set to exhibit and create around 100 jobs.
With a prominent skills gap in UK manufacturing and many people losing their jobs during the course of the pandemic, this free event is in conjunction with the Made Futures jobs board, where visitors to the exhibition can sign up at madefutures.com to apply for roles with exhibiting manufacturers.
The Made in Group, a trade association challenging the erosion of British industry, will host the week-long exhibition via an interactive platform. Employers in the manufacturing industry across the Midlands and Yorkshire will have a virtual stand where job seekers can speak directly with employers and learn more about their businesses and employee culture.
Made in Group CEO and founder Jason Pitt has said that: “The Made Futures careers week is a proactive approach to rebalancing the skills dilemma. In many cultures, young people are told to be doctors or lawyers, in other cultures it’s to follow your dreams; we are saying 'become an engineer'. There has never been a better time to encourage more people to look at the sector and get excited about a career in manufacturing. We want to showcase the best of what industry is doing and engage with people so that they are better informed.”
For those looking for advice around apprenticeships and internship opportunities, visitors can also head to the 'Skills Hall' at the exhibition where they can speak directly with the likes of Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Birmingham City University, South City College Birmingham, Appris and more. Visitors can use the live chat function when viewing a stand to talk live with the employer or organisation.
Students, graduates and job seekers alike can join daily events during the week-long virtual careers fair from 'Opportunities for Generation X Masterclass' to 'Meet Britain’s Makers' – offering an exclusive opportunity to seek advice from and network amongst industry leaders themselves.
By attending at least two of these events, of which there are 10+ taking place over the course of the week, job seekers will also receive an employability certificate – a great addition to any CV that shows the ability for independent learning. Everybody who signs up to the Made Futures Virtual Careers fair will also receive a free copy of the Made Futures book – a 100+ page printed document showcasing the inspiring stories of those working in manufacturing and information on writing a professional CV.
Ultimately, Made Futures aims to promote Manufacturing and Engineering as an industry of choice, for the next generation of Midlands-based workers and throughout the UK as a whole.
To register to Made Futures visit g2made.uk/madefutures-j6 and to sign up to the Made Futures Jobs Board visit madefutures.com.
