News: AEM Ambassadors offer insight into engineering
The AEM (Advanced Engineering Manufacturing) Ambassador Programme, run by NAMTEC (National Metals Technology Centre), based in Rotherham, is aiming to change the perceptions that local students have of the engineering industry.
The AEM Ambassador Programme is designed to inspire young people about the opportunities in the science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) sector.
Students at Ridgewood School – a Specialist Engineering School in Doncaster - were given a completely different take on the engineering industry when they were introduced to Sheffield-based JRI.
JRI manufactures orthopaedic implants, including hip and joint replacements, for the healthcare sector and was looking to build relationships with local schools and give young people a better insight into the specialist engineering sector.
In the first instance, Year 10, 11 and 12 students toured the firm's Chapeltown factory to find out more about specialist engineering for use in healthcare. Steve Earle, manufacturing manager, then spent a day back in the classroom, providing students with an in-depth insight into the role of an engineer and presented them with real life business problems that could form part of their Engineering studies. A number of other skilled engineers from JRI also provided one-to-one mentoring to students on the A2 Level course, as part of their final assignments.
Steve Earle, manufacturing manager at JRI, said: "Many young people have a negative view of engineering and think it involves working in a dirty factory with few opportunities.
"Our role was to help to change their perceptions and to show them what an exciting industry we work in and how many different opportunities there really are. We are always looking for dynamic, motivated young people who are enthusiastic about engineering, to join our team.
"There were definitely some students who showed real flair for our industry and it was very rewarding to see such enthusiasm and creativity from the students. We hope to work with the school on other projects of this kind in the future."
Anna Brookfield from Ridgewood School added: "It was important that we worked with an engineering business where our students could actually understand clearly what they made and how these components were used in everyday life - JRI fitted this brief perfectly."
Kirsten Shaw from NAMTEC, said: "The AEM Ambassador Programme is a great way for young people to work with businesses and to gain a genuine insight into the challenges and opportunities in this sector.
"We advise any other companies who may be interested in building links with young people to get in touch and we can organise their involvement with the programme."
AEM Yorkshire
NAMTEC website
The AEM Ambassador Programme is designed to inspire young people about the opportunities in the science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) sector.
Students at Ridgewood School – a Specialist Engineering School in Doncaster - were given a completely different take on the engineering industry when they were introduced to Sheffield-based JRI.
JRI manufactures orthopaedic implants, including hip and joint replacements, for the healthcare sector and was looking to build relationships with local schools and give young people a better insight into the specialist engineering sector.
In the first instance, Year 10, 11 and 12 students toured the firm's Chapeltown factory to find out more about specialist engineering for use in healthcare. Steve Earle, manufacturing manager, then spent a day back in the classroom, providing students with an in-depth insight into the role of an engineer and presented them with real life business problems that could form part of their Engineering studies. A number of other skilled engineers from JRI also provided one-to-one mentoring to students on the A2 Level course, as part of their final assignments.
Steve Earle, manufacturing manager at JRI, said: "Many young people have a negative view of engineering and think it involves working in a dirty factory with few opportunities.
"Our role was to help to change their perceptions and to show them what an exciting industry we work in and how many different opportunities there really are. We are always looking for dynamic, motivated young people who are enthusiastic about engineering, to join our team.
"There were definitely some students who showed real flair for our industry and it was very rewarding to see such enthusiasm and creativity from the students. We hope to work with the school on other projects of this kind in the future."
Anna Brookfield from Ridgewood School added: "It was important that we worked with an engineering business where our students could actually understand clearly what they made and how these components were used in everyday life - JRI fitted this brief perfectly."
Kirsten Shaw from NAMTEC, said: "The AEM Ambassador Programme is a great way for young people to work with businesses and to gain a genuine insight into the challenges and opportunities in this sector.
"We advise any other companies who may be interested in building links with young people to get in touch and we can organise their involvement with the programme."
AEM Yorkshire
NAMTEC website
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