We take a look at key events and stories that happened at MSP in the month of February.
We celebrated our Apprentices to mark National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship week ran from Monday 6th February to Sunday 12th February to showcase the impact Apprenticeships and work-based training can have on companies, communities and the individuals who enrol on these types of courses.
To celebrate at MSP, we had a chat with two of our apprentices to learn why they took this route into employment.
Steven and Jonathan joined MSP in 2022 on Level 3 Software Development Technician Apprenticeships, with Jonathan working onRenishaw’s UCCsever and Steven working with the AutoClock team. Jonathan says: “I have been able to gain new skills as well as develop others, all whilst gaining valuable working experience which will continue to benefit me for the rest of my life!”.
Read the full piece here.
We’re hiring!
This month we were excited to announce we have a rare opportunity to join our software development team.
From our base in Alnwick, in partnership with our associate company, Renishaw plc, we’re creating the next generation of precision-measurement technology for some of the biggest names in manufacturing and engineering and we need great people to help us do it.
We are currently looking for people who have experience in a software development role and working knowledge of C++/C, Java or Python. If that sounds like you, head to the job vacancy page to apply.
We have a flexible working approach and all roles can be office-based, remote or a mix of both depending on what works best for you!
Apply on the page here.
Sponsors of the latest TechUP Programme
At MSP, we’re committed to finding ways of filling the skills gap in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and supporting programmes that aim to do this.
We were, therefore, delighted to be announced as an Industry Partner of the latest TechUP Programme this month.
TechUPWomen is designed for those who wish to start a career in Tech but have experienced barriers to education and the workplace. The programme for 2023 is focused on giving a strong foundation in general IT and IT support skills, plus workplace readiness skills to give participants the abilities needed for a Level 3 or 4 Apprenticeship.
This isn’t the first time we’re partnering with TechUP – we’re proud to have supported their previous TechUPWomen programmes and Skills Bootcamps.
For information on the programme for 2023 and guidelines on how to apply, visit this page.
Read about our previous sponsorship of the first TechUPWomen programme here.
We received this clever piece of marketing on our desks this month!
This memento is to mark Newcastle College University Centre celebrating 10,000 in 10 years – what a fantastic achievement.
We’re proud to have close connections with the College, having worked with the centre to develop their Engineering with Applied Digital Technologies foundation degree. The was designed to help create a new generation of digitally-enabled engineers to support local industry in the adoption of emerging Industrial Digital Technology.
Find out more about this partnership and the course here.
Another announcement this month! We will be Gold sponsors of the North West Aerospace Alliance Conference.
Our Technical Account Manager,Aidanwill also be speaking and his presentation will be related to the conference’s theme of ‘Achieving Sustainable Growth for the Aerospace and Defence Sector’.
The event takes place on 30th March and there are still tickets available here.
We have been members of the NWAA since 2010 and have sponsored many of their events in the past. Read about our sponsorship of their 2019 Annual Conference here.