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.
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, host Steph McGovern is joined by Ann Watson, CEO of Enginuity, and Jamie Ashpole, who runs a chocolate factory in Barnsley with a unique mission.
Jamie, dubbed the ‘real-life Willy Wonka’, uses his factory to teach kids and families about the science and engineering behind chocolate production.
He discusses the motivation behind his endeavour and the innovative ways he combines chocolate and STEM education to inspire the next generation.
Steph, Ann and Jamie also chat about the importance of practical learning and the potential for small businesses to make significant impacts in their industries.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:23 Meet Jamie Ashpole: The Real-Life Willy Wonka
00:30 The Chocolate Factory Experience
01:09 Creative Chocolate Products
02:00 Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
09:19 The Science and Technology Behind Chocolate
10:19 Jamie’s Career and Future Plans
11:50 Encouraging Practical Learning in Schools
18:56 Final Thoughts and Farewell
To get in touch with the podcast email sospod@enginuity.org
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
