Welcome to the podcast that dives into the fascinating world of skills, innovation, and the future of engineering and manufacturing.
Hosted by broadcaster and qualified engineer, Steph McGovern, each episode brings insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changers, and those shaping the skills landscape.
Get in touch with the pod team at sospod@enginuity.org to share your ideas, comments or let us know your feedback.
Powered by Enginuity – the charity focused on closing the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing.
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Welcome to the podcast that dives into the fascinating world of skills, innovation, and the future of engineering and manufacturing.
Hosted by broadcaster and qualified engineer, Steph McGovern, each episode brings insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changers, and those shaping the skills landscape.
Get in touch with the pod team at sospod@enginuity.org to share your ideas, comments or let us know your feedback.
Powered by Enginuity – the charity focused on closing the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Steph on Skills, Steph returns to Harland & Wolff – the iconic Belfast shipyard – to chat with a dynamic group of apprentices carving out careers in welding and steelwork. The group includes people from vastly different backgrounds, ages, and life stages, each sharing their inspiring journey into engineering.
From rediscovering passions in their 30s to juggling parenting with training, the apprentices talk about the ups and downs, the skills they’ve learned, and the strong sense of community that powers their progress.
00:00 – Welcome Back to Harland & Wolff
01:00 – Meet Naomi: From Farming to Fabrication
02:30 – Meet Andole: The 17-Year-Old with Big Dreams
03:45 – Meet Dean: The Apprentice Dad
05:00 – Meet Lisa: From Milking Cows to Steelwork
06:30 – Building a Diverse, Supportive Culture
08:00 – Finding Belonging and Breaking Barriers
09:00 – Juggling Work, Study, and Parenting
10:15 – Why They Chose Apprenticeships
11:30 – What Skills Do You Really Need?
13:30 – The Power of Communication & Community
14:30 – Job Security and Career Opportunities
15:30 – Advice for Anyone at a Crossroads
16:30 – Ambitions: From Supervisor to CEO
17:45 – Final Thoughts and Farewell
Get in touch with the podcast with your comments, feedback and ideas via sospod@enginuity.org.uk
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