Why is welding so important?
Welding is more than just joining metal, it’s the spark behind innovation, and the foundation of infrastructure worldwide. At Enginuity, we recognise the key role that skilled welders play in keeping industries moving, from aerospace and automotive to energy and construction. But with a growing skills gap, the need to support and train the next generation has never been greater.
The UK faces a critical shortage of welders, so we’re stepping up. As the official WorldSkills UK 2025 Welding Competition sponsor, we’re backing young talent, fuelling excellence, and inspiring young people through national and international competitions.
Watch our Steph on Skills episode with award-winning welder, Mel Stewart
We’re also igniting conversations. In the first episode of Steph on Skills: Powered by Enginuity, host Steph McGovern sat down with CEO Ann Watson and award-winning welder Mel Stewart to explore Mel’s journey, the challenges she conquered as a women in welding, the adversities she faced, how she overcame them and why welding is a career with limitless potential.
The Ultimate Welding Showdown at SMART Manufacturing Week
Enginuity teamed up with WorldSkills UK and Seabery to bring the Ultimate Welding Showdown to SMART Manufacturing Week at the NEC in Birmingham.
The event invited attendees to step into the virtual welding arena, compete for leaderboard spots, win prizes, and engage directly with industry-leading welding professionals. Using Seabery’s virtual welding simulators, attendees could test their welding abilities in a realistic environment using a virtual reality headset.
Get updates on our work on welding
The future of Welding starts here
At Enginuity, we’re committed to securing the future of welding through skills development, data-driven insights, and industry partnerships. Together, we can close the skills gap and inspire the next generation of talent.
