South Yorkshire is home to world-class Advanced Manufacturing — from precision engineering and smart factories to cutting-edge materials and automation. But as technology moves fast, the skills system needs to move faster.

Manufacturers across the region are feeling the squeeze: finding people with the right mix of technical know-how, digital capability, and hands-on experience is getting tougher.

It’s time to do something about it.

We’re bringing together leading employers, universities, colleges, and training providers to launch a new Workforce Development Partnership for Advanced Manufacturing — part of the next phase of South Yorkshire’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP).

Why Advanced Manufacturing Matters

Advanced Manufacturing is about doing things smarter, faster, and greener — using innovation to drive productivity and global competitiveness. In South Yorkshire, this includes:

• Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
• Robotics & Automation
• Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
• Advanced Materials & Composites
• Low-Carbon & Sustainable Production
• Precision Engineering & Machining
• Data-Driven Manufacturing

This session is your chance to shape the future skills strategy for the region — ensuring businesses can access the talent they need to grow, innovate, and lead.

Be part of the conversation. Help build the workforce that will power the next generation of South Yorkshire manufacturing.

THIS IS A FREE TO ATTEND AND IS ONLINE