We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the Meet the Manufacturers’ showcase at West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services as part of Make UK’s National Manufacturing Day 2025.
This exciting annual event celebrates the vital role of manufacturing in the UK economy while giving young people, educators, and jobseekers a chance to see modern manufacturing in action.
Inspiring the Next Generation
One of the biggest challenges facing the sector is attracting young people into manufacturing careers. With skills gaps widening and many experienced professionals nearing retirement, the need to inspire the next generation has never been greater.
The ‘Meet the Manufacturers’ showcase offers a unique opportunity to:
- Highlight the innovative work we do as an industry
- Demonstrate real-world applications of manufacturing and engineering
- Share career journeys and advice directly with young people
- Engage with schools and colleges to showcase apprenticeships and employability skills
- Promote the wide range of rewarding career paths within manufacturing and textiles
With an expected audience of more than 400 secondary school students, the event provides a powerful platform to shape perceptions and open doors to future career opportunities.
A Platform for Our Members
We’re proud to be representing the textile industry at this flagship event. Even more, we’re pleased to share that our members can access an exclusive 50% discount on the cost of a stand.
This is a fantastic chance for member companies to showcase their business, demonstrate their expertise, and connect directly with young people considering their future careers.
Interested? Contact Paul Britton for more details on paulbritton@tcoe.co.uk
Looking Ahead
National Manufacturing Day has become a key date in the calendar for the sector, bringing together manufacturers, educators, and communities to celebrate innovation and opportunity.
We’re looking forward to meeting the next generation of makers, innovators, and problem-solvers – and to highlighting the exciting careers available across the textile industry.
