The Engineering Futures Podcast

Meet Rosa Wells, the FE Principal and Dean for Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths at University College Birmingham.

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Rosa shared her story of entering the engineering sector, including the steps that led to her current role in education and her advice for other engineers who would like to get involved with teaching the next generation. 

She also explained the importance of early exposure to engineering as a career to draw more young people into the industry at the further education stage. 

Listen now to find out more about engineering in further education.  

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here. 

Meet Craig Hanlon-Smith, the Vice Principal at Morley College, London.

He came on the podcast to discuss the role of education in creating the workforce of tomorrow.  

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Craig also talked about his experience of moving from theatre to teaching, the role of industry knowledge in further education and the importance of trauma-informed support for students with challenging behaviour. 

Tune in to learn more about preparing the talent of the future. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here.

Meet Kate Ambrosi, the Deputy CEO and Director of Education at The Baker Dearing Educational Trust.

She joined us to talk about the benefits of offering alternative educational pathways at UTCs. 

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Kate also discussed the best ways for companies and other employers to prepare the employees of tomorrow for real-world work by embracing a practical, skills-based education system. 

Listen in to find out how you could help shape the future of the workforce. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here. 

Meet Chris Hatherall, the Principal of Warrington University Technical College.

He spoke to us about the importance of technical colleges in developing the career-creating skills that are essential in the engineering industry. 

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Chris explained how education gives companies the opportunity to ‘try before they buy’ upcoming talent, and how they can support the industry by accepting T Level placements. 

Listen in to learn more about educating the next generation of engineers. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here. 

Meet Gabriela Hammond, the Head of HR Consultancy at Forbes Solicitors. 

She joined us to talk about the relationship between positive HR practices and employee retention rates. 

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Gabriela helped us dive into the role of HR within a business, including what good HR looks like, as well as its impact on recruitment and wider people topics. 

Listen in to learn more about HR in engineering. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here. 

Meet Stephanie Crane, the Delivery Lead of T-Level Programmes at the Association of Colleges.

She came to talk to us about the different pathways into the engineering industry for young people.

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Steph also discussed how companies can get involved in education, including speaking events and offering placement opportunities, and the benefits of training young people as a community. 

Listen in to find out more about alternative education pathways in engineering. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here. 

Meet John Kendal, the Assistant Principal at Reaseheath College.

He joined us to talk about the importance of practical education for young people, particularly when it comes to learning a vocation or trade. 

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, John also shared his insights on the pathways available to young people, some of his proudest moments as an educator, and his students’ success stories. 

Tune in to discover more about education and training in engineering. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here. 

Meet Paul Jones, the Chief Executive at Northern Automotive Alliance.

He joined us to talk about his experiences as an engineer in the automotive industry. 

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Paul also shared his advice for others in the engineering sector, and suggested some changes that could help close the skills gap that the industry is facing. 

Tune in to find out more about growing in an engineering career. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here. 

Meet Murat Islam, Lead Engineer at John Crane Couplings.

He joined us to talk about professional development in the engineering field, which he transitioned into after starting his career in manufacturing. 

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Murat shared his experience of the difference between engineering in Turkey and the UK, and his career path through the industry. He also shared his advice for younger engineers looking to advance their careers. 

Tune in to find out more about growing in an engineering career. 
The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here.

Meet Paul Bullock, the Managing Director at 3D 360.

Paul’s background is largely in consulting, with 30 years of experience in the engineering field before launching his current company.

In this episode, hosted by Paul Barker, Paul shared the story of how he got into engineering thanks to after-school enrichment clubs, his belief in the importance of education, practical training and effective mentoring, and the challenges facing the engineering industry as they struggle to train more teachers in new wave technologies. 

Tune in to learn more about educating the engineering sector. 

The Engineering Futures podcast is sponsored by Enter Engineering, a specialised recruiter working in northern England’s bustling engineering space. To find out more about our sponsor, click here.