Techniswage to invest in talent
Smethwick-based Techniswage, a specialist in tube end forming and the production of swaging machine spares and tooling, has pledged to play its part in investing in the future of the UK's engineering industry by mentoring three engineering students at the newly opened engineering and manufacturing campus at Dudley College.
Speaking at the official opening of Dudley Advance Engineering College, Paul Fellows, director at Techniswage, said: "We have forged an effective working partnership over the last few years with Dudley College having recruited an apprentice, and looking to the future I can confirm we have pledge our support by mentoring three engineering students over the duration of their studies.
"Mentoring is a very important part of student life, especially in engineering where we can give practical real life guidance as well as email and phone support to assist with projects and studies."
Andy Durham, Techniswage's works manager, added: "I believe providing students with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals who can provide practical advice throughout their academic studies is invaluable and something I believe more companies should do."
Professor Brian Cox officially opened Dudley College's new £7 million engineering and manufacturing campus, declaring it a place where students' dreams can come true. Brian Cox announced that the UK needs more than a million engineers at all levels, from apprenticeships to PHDs by 2020. He also reflected on his time as a physics undergraduate at the University of Manchester and reminisced about his time spent machining and operating lathes.The campus offers courses for more than 1,200 students and the curriculum has been developed and delivered in close partnership with Aston University and employers.
Paul Fellows said: "It is an honour to attend such an event and celebrate a fantastic facility that will give students the skills to be the manufacturers and engineers of the future."
