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Welcome
to the MetSkill website
MetSkill is the strategic skills body
for the metals industry and works to achieve measurable and sustainable
improvements in business performance for the industry. We represent
every part of the metals industry from metals production to recycling,
stockholding and distribution, in every part of the UK.
We hope you find the information you are looking for.
Please contact
us with any enquiries, comments or feedback.
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Metals Industry Apprentice of the Year competition 2008 is
now open for applications.
This year the competition has two categories;
craft skills and apprentice development. Applications are
accepted from all current or recently qualified apprentices
in the metals or sector. The winners of both prizes receive
a £1,200 prize, as well as the chance to attend the
Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers alias Wire Workers
dinner.
For more information or
to request an application form, please contact Donna
Nicholson on
0114 244 6833 or email d.nicholson@metskill.co.uk |
Case Studies
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Academy spearheads industry drive to attract young people
Carolyn Wilkinson, ATI Allvac,
meets student Arron Jameson during a Metals Academy work
experience programme induction. |
The Metals Academy, marks a new era in
the drive to attract young people to careers in metals, in
response to needs identified by employers throughout the sector.
Led by employers, the Academy draws together the best in education,
careers promotion, apprenticeship and graduate provision nationally
and regionally into a ‘one stop shop’ for employers
and young people.
A range of co-ordinated services is available
at national and regional level, with the central objectives
being to:
- generate interest and commitment amongst
young people, pre and post recruitment to the industry
- influence the education curriculum
and availability of training to meet employer needs
- improve value for money and ease-of-access
for employers.
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Strategy