Supporting Future Engineering Talent During National Apprenticeships Week
As we celebrate National Apprenticeships Week, now is the perfect time for engineering employers to invest in the next generation of skilled professionals and shape the future of their workforce.
At RNN Group, we’re working with Level 1 and Level 2 Fabrication and Welding students across South Yorkshire who are actively seeking apprenticeship opportunities with local engineering employers.
With a new cohort of apprentices starting this March at our Rotherham College, this is an ideal opportunity to engage early and get ahead of the summer recruitment rush.
Building industry-ready skills
Our Fabrication and Welding learners are developing strong, practical skills aligned to real workplace expectations, including:
- Fabrication and welding techniques
- Health and safety and effective workshop practice
- Confidently working from engineering drawings
The images shared alongside this blog showcase our learners and examples of their practical work, offering a snapshot of the high standards of training delivered at RNN Group.
Level 2 Welded Test Piece: Demonstrating real capability
Several of our Level 2 learners have recently completed their welded test piece as part of their Level 2 Certificate. This assessment combines multiple welding techniques into one practical task, including:
- A T-Fillet weld
- A Single V-Butt weld
- An Outside Corner weld
The images feature work completed by Jack, Kai, Alfie, Blake and Finley, demonstrating both technical ability and attention to detail, and reflecting the standard expected within the engineering industry.
“I recently spent time in our Rotherham College engineering department meeting the Level 2 Fabrication and Welding learners who’ve expressed a real interest in progressing into an apprenticeship. The standard of their practical work genuinely impressed me – especially considering these lads have only been on programme since September.
These learners are already showing the skills, attitude, and commitment needed to step into the responsibilities of a job, and I truly believe many of them are apprenticeship-ready.
Businesses across the sector need new talent, and the only way we’ll keep engineering motoring along is by passing down skills, knowledge, and experience to these hungry young people who are ready to learn and contribute.”
Chris Ryan, Apprenticeship Skills Consultant
National Apprenticeships Week: Take Action
This National Apprenticeships Week, we’re inviting engineering employers to take action.
By partnering with RNN Group and supporting a learner into an apprenticeship, you can:
- Develop skilled engineers tailored to your business
- Address future skills gaps early
- Support local talent and strengthen the regional workforce
We’d be delighted to share further examples of our learners’ work and welcome your feedback to help match the right apprentice to your organisation.
Full support throughout the apprenticeship journey
RNN Group provides full support at every stage of the apprenticeship journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to training delivery and ongoing progress reviews, ensuring a positive experience for both employers and learners.
National Apprenticeships Week is the time to act.
Get in touch
Get in touch today to find out how you can support a learner into an apprenticeship and start developing your future workforce now.
Email Chris Ryan at Christopher.Ryan@rnngroup.ac.uk or call on 07966833560