Engineering news
Semta, an industry skills specialist, has recognised apprentices, technicians and learners from the UK industry at its Skills Show 2016, with six of the seven girls competing winning medals.
The winners were among more than 500 young engineers who took part in competitions, covering 61 different skills over three days in Birmingham. Independent judges assessed the work of competitors.
Ann Watson, chief executive of Semta, said: “It is fantastic to see so many talented young engineers being recognised for excellence and especially pleasing to see more girls than ever before making it on to the podium in our competitions.
“I am very encouraged by the standards set and congratulate not just the winners but all those who took part, showcasing their skills and hopefully inspiring the next generation into a career in engineering.”
Katie Goodwill from Rolls-Royce and Christine McDowell from Belfast Metropolitan College won gold, Eva Blessing Onyelou of Middlesex University and Hannah Frost of UTC Sheffield took silver while Nicole Catney of Belfast Metropolitan College and Kendal Irvine of JCB Transmissions were awarded bronze.
The engineering competitions include aeronautical engineering (aviation), aeronautical engineering (mechanical), industrial electronics, mechatronics, robotics, and construction metal work.
Among the employers represented were Jaguar Land Rover, BAE Systems, Airbus, Qinetiq, Toyota, Alstom Power and recruiter MPI.