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Manufacturers and Engineers of the Future Panel Discussion

05 Jun 2025
Leadership & Strategy

Manufacturers and Engineers of the Future Panel Discussion

Hear from young professionals who have taken different routes into manufacturing and engineering, sharing their career journeys and advice for future talent.

Find out about

– Diverse career paths into manufacturing and engineering.

– Overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities in early career stages.

– The importance of mentorship and networking for career progression.

– Key skills and traits that set successful young professionals apart in the industry.

Moderator
Laura Giddings, Operational Hub Lead - South Midlands Career Hub
Panelist
Anisha Roberts, Apprentice - Williams Jet Tenders
Ambar Yasin, Design And Development Engineer, JCB
James Dornor, CEO - Driven By Us
Megan Jackson-Lockyear, Apprentice - Knorr Bremse Rail Systems
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