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Encouraging young people ''will boost UK manufacturing''

28 October 2011
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Encouraging young people ''will boost UK manufacturing''Taking steps to engage young people in the UK will provide a boost to the country's manufacturing sector.

Comments made by Stephen Melia, events coordinator for the Make It campaign, stress the importance of educating pupils about the opportunities available in the industry, such as good pay, international travel and interesting tasks.

According to the Makeit.org.uk expert, the sector contributes an estimated £200 billion to the UK economy annually, but can struggle to recruit staff because of problems with its image, which leads to skills shortages and an ageing workforce.

Mr Melia added: "In school, young people really enjoy coming up with new ideas and making things, yet there is a disconnect between this and seeing manufacturing as an aspirational career choice."

He is a spokesman for the Make It in Manufacturing campaign run by The Manufacturing Institute, which aims to tackle preconceptions and myths surrounding production and show what it has to offer to school pupils.

His remarks could increase interest in taking a CPIM exam or obtaining an APICS qualification, as may the recent launch by the government of the Make it in Great Britain campaign promoting the UK's manufacturing industry.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800779596-ADNFCR
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