Kirklees manufacturers are being urged to find out about a new partnership which aims to fill the skills gap and help businesses grow.
The partnership between Calderdale College and the Calderdale and Kirklees Manufacturing Alliance will be launched on at 5pm on Thursday at the college in Francis Street, Halifax.
CKMA will get the chance to tour the college’s new technology centre, find out about external funding opportunities to update the skills of their employees and learn about the advantages of traineeships.
A special curriculum covers the core skills already identified by CKMA, including fabrication and welding, use of power tools, basic electronics and electrical skills, basic mechanical engineering skills, accurate measurement and the ability to interpret and work from a range of diagrams, instructions and drawings.
Students will also develop work-readiness skills including maths, English, IT and health and safety and will enhance these skills through real work experience or traineeships with CKMA members.
Visitors to the open day will be welcomed by college principal Chris Jones and hear from teaching and learning champion Greg O’Shea.
There will be demonstrations from students, a tour of the technology centre and the opportunity for informal discussions and networking.
To register, email enquiry@ckma.info
