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Thirty young rising stars of the manufacturing world have been announced by the business minister Mark Prisk.
The Make it in Great Britain '30 Under 30' come from all walks of manufacturing and were selected by a panel of expert judges. They include young talent from companies such as Pendennis Shipyard and GlaxoSmithKline as well as SMEs including The Paper Cup Company and Vantage Power.
All aged under 30, the finalists were selected for standing out from their peers and demonstrating passion, enthusiasm and ambition in their roles.
They will now go on to act as ambassadors for the Make it in Great Britain campaign, which aims to challenge outdated opinions and transform the image of modern manufacturing. They will have a special role in engaging with other young people, to ensure that the next generation is aware of the great jobs and careers in the industry.
Mark Prisk said: “There’s a huge range of different job opportunities in modern manufacturing, in design, in engineering and in production. We need more talented, enthusiastic people to fill these roles, and we hope that the '30 Under 30' will inspire the next generation to consider a career in manufacturing.”
Paul Jackson, CEO of Engineering UK and one of the '30 Under 30' judges added: “I am always impressed at the level of young talent present in manufacturing and engineering, and over the years have met countless young people brimming with potential who have gone on to achieve great things.
“We need to be encouraging more motivated, ambitious young people to consider careers in manufacturing to ensure that the industry continues to grow. The '30 Under 30' finalists are all enjoying successful careers, and I believe that they will inspire other young people to follow in their footsteps. I look forward to meeting them.”
The Make it in Great Britain campaign will culminate in an exhibition at the Science Museum, taking place from 24 July until 9 September.