We were proud to support a recent Year 10 careers event at a local secondary school, where we had the privilege of engaging with more than 100 students as they explored their future education and career pathways.
The event brought together a wide range of organisations, including representatives from the police force, childcare providers, universities, and many other sectors. As the largest employer in Halesowen, we were especially proud to showcase the strength of advanced manufacturing within the local community and highlight the significant opportunities available right on the students’ doorsteps.
Throughout the afternoon, we were encouraged by the genuine curiosity and enthusiasm shown by the students. Many asked thoughtful questions about how to gain employment with us, the qualifications required, opportunities for progression, and what day-to-day life in forging really involves. One of the highlights was seeing the excitement on the students’ faces as we explained how raw material is transformed into high-integrity engineering components. From the intense heat of the furnace to the forging process, and finally through precision machining, the students were fascinated by the transformation of materials into finished components. It was a fantastic opportunity to demystify the manufacturing process and highlight the skill, innovation, and creativity that go into bringing engineering concepts to life.
We remain committed to supporting schools across the local area and strengthening ties within the community. Events like this are just the beginning; we look forward to building on these relationships and continuing to showcase the exciting opportunities available to the next generation of skilled engineers and manufacturers right here in Halesowen.
