
New Talent Inspiration Programme of the Year 2025
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Empowering NEET Young People to Choose Engineering As a Career, Engineered Learning
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Recognising a programme that has used innovative or different means to successfully attract new talent into the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Winner: Empowering NEET Young People to Choose Engineering As a Career, Engineered Learning
Engineered Learning helps vulnerable NEET young people and those with EHCPs access engineering careers through hands-on training in fabrication, welding, and motor vehicle skills. For 13 years, their industry-style workshop has combined skilled engineers with youth work expertise to deliver NCFE Level 1 qualifications and real workplace experience. Backed by local authorities, their programme boosts confidence, employability, and breaks cycles of exclusion from traditional education.
