especially in the UK, to ensure that valuable engineering skills are not lost so we can be at the forefront of technology-driven manufacturing. Historically, Britain has faced challenges in both developing and retaining skilled engineers, but the situation is slowly improving. Education in engineering and manufacturing helps massively in addressing this shortage, as do T-Levels since they provide both academic knowledge and hands-on experience. The team at Burnley College work hard to help students transition into the manufacturing industry. Recently, we interviewed several T-Level candidates from Burnley College for placements at Velocity, and the successful individuals will join us shortly. This partnership gives them a real taste of the working environment while allowing us to assess talent in a real environment. Additionally, I have a colleague named Ethan who entered the workforce through the T-Level route. He completed his placement at a different company, but
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