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Skills all sizes keep pace with changes in advanced manufacturing while improving productivity and long-term growth.
By developing a pipeline of skilled workers and opening high quality career opportunities for local talent, this center will strengthen the region’ s economy and support the Government’ s Industrial Strategy.
Skills are the ultimate shock absorber
The lesson from recent years is clear. In a world defined by geopolitical instability, skills investment cannot be treated as optional or deferred. It is one of the key levers manufacturers must build resilience, adapt to change and remain globally competitive. ■
David Grailey www. the-mtc. org / how / skills-training www. mtc-training. org / about / our-centres / tyneside www. the-mtc. org
David Grailey is Managing Director at MTC Training. MTC Training is creating the next generation of engineering talent while upskilling and reskilling existing workforces to support the industry and accelerate technological adoption. It is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the Manufacturing Technology Centre( MTC). MTC is a leading research and technology organization at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. Since 2010, its independent research and technology organization has delivered pioneering solutions to help overhaul industries spanning aerospace, defense & security, power & energy, built environments, space, agriculture, and food & drink.
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