Telford Internal : ( from left ) Gareth Jones ( In-Comm Training ), Selina Graham ( Sheriff of Shropshire ), James Morgan ( In-Comm ’ s apprentice of the year ) and Bekki Phillips ( In-Comm Training )
A strong UK economy needs a buoyant manufacturing sector , and we ’ ll only achieve this by growing engineering and industrial skills .
In-Comm Training ( Telford ) marked its official launch with an Open Day on January 26th , where senior delegates , including Selina Graham ( the High Sheriff of Shropshire ), Claire Critchell ( Telford and Wrekin Council ) and Kathryn Jones ( Marches LEP ) were given the opportunity to meet learners , trainers and the management team , not to mention touring the expansive facility .
They heard how the centre will be home to the Marches spoke of the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology , which is pioneering a new approach to delivering today ’ s higher technical education for tomorrow ’ s careers .
The aim is to create a vibrant learning environment that leverages the capabilities of academia , employers , and higher education – all geared towards providing high quality training opportunities with clear
Telford Opening ( Action ): Apprentice Abbie Clinton , aged 16 , is benefiting from In-Comm ’ s new training academy in her hometown of Telford
pathways to skilled jobs in automotive , advanced engineering , aerospace , construction , medical and renewables for example .
There will also be a strong focus on delivering upskilling and managed services from Telford , as well as expert consultancy on safety and quality compliance , leadership and management and continuous improvement .
In-Comm Training ’ s HNC offer will be expanded , with new engineering and manufacturing Level 4 courses available through apprenticeships or upskilling opportunities .
Bekki Phillips , Chief Operating Officer at In-Comm Training , added her support : “ One of the other differences that separates us from other training providers , is our ability to leverage the expertise and capabilities of an army of technical partners .
“ This includes the CNC machining technology of the Engineering Technology Group ( ETG ), the automation knowledge of Telford-based Bauromat , precision toolmaking of Brandauer , clean air experts Filtermist , energy specialists Schneider Electric and the metrology , measuring and CAD insight of Hexagon and The Torus Group .”
She concluded : “ There ’ s no escaping the tough economic climate , but , at the same time , local manufacturers have some great opportunities through reshoring and leading the electrification race . Protecting the skills of today and future developing the skills required for tomorrow will be key in turning the potential into reality .
“ A strong UK economy needs a buoyant manufacturing sector , and we ’ ll only achieve this by growing engineering and industrial skills . If we achieve this , our innovative companies will no longer have to worry about gaining access to the talent they need to lead the world .”
James Morgan , In-Comm Training ’ s Apprentice of the Year , officially opened the Telford Technical Academy .
For further information , please visit www . in-comm . co . uk or follow @ incomm _ training
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