Comment: The case for higher apprenticeships
Published:
Degree apprenticeship which make higher education accessible to all, while providing real life practical learning and hands-on experience of manufacturing processes with supporting courses that give provide background science and a theoretical understanding are what's needed to create tomorrow's manufacturing engineer.
So says AMRC executive dean, Professor Keith Ridgway in an article for Media FHE, the communications, media and information services agency for the higher education sector. Read his comments at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/the-case-for-higher-apprenticeships-keith-ridgway-national-apprenticeship-week-1.558698 and http://www.mediafhe.com/hei-think-the-case-for-higher-apprenticeships.
Related News
Minister's ‘housing green revolution’ plan revealed during AMRC visit
29/10/2019
THE north of England has the potential to become a world-leader in the creation of modern, high-quality homes said Housing Minister Esther McVey as she spoke to …
Robotic drilling: sofa, so good
30/03/2021
A family-run furniture maker has become an industry leader with the help of digital manufacturing experts at the University of Sheffield AMRC who proved that ro …
Sheffield knife maker at cutting edge of 3D printing technology
21/09/2018
A highly respected Sheffield knife maker has put himself at the cutting edge of advanced technology by joining forces with the AMRC to design and develop a besp …
Bumper crop for typhoon relief
09/12/2013
AMRC engineers and staff contributed almost £1500 to help typhoon victims in the Philippines, with administrative coordinator Lexie Wattam shaving her hea …