Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2025
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is back once again and continues to grow in popularity. This year, in its 8th year it will bring together over 30 schools and businesses and support over 1,500 young people to explore career opportunities in manufacturing.
Run by West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and SkillsHouse, Bradford Manufacturing Weeks brings manufacturers, schools and young people together through tours, work experience, seminars, exhibitions and learning events held at manufacturer premises and key locations across the district.
Sponsorship for this year’s events comes from NatWest, Azets, Schofield Sweeney, University of Bradford, Solenis, Produmax, Ethica Recruit, Make UK, Appris, Bradford College and Keighley College.
The Chamber has had a record number of Bradford-based manufacturers signing up to get involved in this year’s programme. However, there is always next year. If any manufacturing firms would like to offer a factory tour, join a panel discussion or host mock interviews please contact the Chamber on BMW@wnychamber.co.uk.
Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of Data & AI at Bradford-based Yorkshire Building Society, who is today appointed as the new president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, said: “Bradford has one of the finest manufacturing sectors in the country and Bradford Manufacturing Weeks has done so much good work in giving it new blood. It is exciting times in the sector in the era of Industry 4.0, data has become a critical asset for the manufacturing sector, it can help to transform traditional manufacturing processes, and offers exciting opportunities for young people considering a future in the sector. Manufacturing can give you a well-paid, secure and interesting career that offers great opportunities both nationally and internationally.”
Charlie Jerram of SkillsHouse Bradford added: “Since its inception in 2018 Bradford Manufacturing Weeks has gained real traction and is now very much an important part of the school year for many”.
James Mason, CEO at West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce adds, “Business Involvement secures a strong relationship between the manufacturing industry and the future workforce coming through the education system. By offering their support, businesses can help to guide students into a specific line of work, educating them on the career path options available and the skills required to do certain jobs within the industry. Who better to provide information and create discussions with the next generation. Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the outstanding manufacturing companies we have in the region!”
Administered by Bradford Chamber of Commerce and SkillsHouse, over the past seven years, Bradford Manufacturing Weeks has connected over 16,000 students in the region to the manufacturing sector, helping to launch many a career in the sector.
For more information on Bradford Manufacturing Weeks and to find out how to get involved visit: Bradford Manufacturing Weeks – West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
