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, Steph welcomes Katy Davies, Managing Director of Cap Air Systems and co-founder of Citizen Hub.
Katy shares her journey from accountant to manufacturing leader, offers insights into her multifaceted role in the manufacturing sector and discusses the formation and success of Citizen Hub, an innovative organisation designed to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers while offering skills training and career advice.
Steph and Katy explore how the hub addresses the local skills gaps and the importance of community-driven employment solutions, including why we need more ‘angry lovers’ who care enough about these issues to take action.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31 Overview of Cap Air Systems
01:32 Job Roles and Team Dynamics
03:36 Katy's Career Journey
06:48 The Birth of Citizen Hub
09:02 Challenges and Solutions in Employment
11:40 Citizen Hub's Evolution and Impact
12:55 Creating a Welcoming Environment
13:18 Partnerships and Collaborations
14:24 Community Support and Services
15:01 Engaging the Community
17:15 Impact and Success Stories
18:39 Expanding the Initiative
19:18 Replicating the Model
21:15 Addressing the Skills Gap
23:46 Empowering Local Communities
25:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Get in touch with the podcast with your comments, feedback and ideas via sospod@enginuity.org.uk
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