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Today, we launched our 2026 campaign.

Built around a powerful message from women across engineering and manufacturing, "We don't want to be seen as the exception, we want to be seen as the rule", this year's campaign shines a spotlight on the female role models helping to shape our sector every day.

Through a series of inspiring stories, videos and personal experiences, we'll be celebrating the diverse careers, achievements and journeys of women in industry, while highlighting the opportunities available to future generations.

Women currently represent just 16.9% of the workforce in core engineering and technology roles. By showcasing visible role models and authentic experiences, we hope to challenge perceptions, spark conversations and encourage more people to see engineering and manufacturing as an inclusive and rewarding career choice.

A huge thank you to our campaign partners and the incredible women who have shared their stories to help inspire others.

Learn more about the campaign, meet some of the role models involved and discover how you can get involved in helping us create a more inclusive future for engineering and manufacturing:

New campaign launched to create more female role models in engineering and manufacturing - In-Comm Training Services Watch In-Comm Training’s ‘I’m Included’ campaign video and discover how women in engineering are inspiring change across the industry.

Looking to hire new talent or upskill your existing workforce?

We help employers bridge the growing engineering skills gap and build the workforce of the future.

With 20% of the current engineering workforce set to retire by 2026, the need to develop new talent and strengthen in-house capability has never been more urgent.

We’re working closely with industry to ensure businesses have the flexible skills they need to compete on a global stage - through recruiting apprentices or developing existing teams.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4ujHnIz

IC Awards: Please welcome our Judges! 🏆

We're excited to see all of our finalists, sponsors and judges together on judging day next week.

❓ Have you booked your table yet?

To book, please email [email protected] or visit this link: https://bit.ly/3RKfQ5r

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New In-Comm Training Barometer findings reveal a growing lack of confidence in the government's approach to skills development, alongside a significant drop in planned apprenticeship recruitment across engineering and manufacturing.

The latest report highlights the challenges employers are facing when it comes to workforce development, training investment and future skills planning.

📉 Apprentice recruitment intentions have fallen by 24% compared to 2025.
📊 Nearly three-quarters of businesses surveyed feel there is a lack of government support to address skills shortages.
🤖 Despite investment in new technologies, just 17% of management teams are using AI to support workforce development, training or skills planning.

What does this mean for the future of UK manufacturing and engineering?

Read the full report to explore all of the findings: https://bit.ly/4x4LfQf

Manufacturing is evolving fast and businesses are investing in automation, robotics, and connected technologies to stay competitive.

But technology alone is not enough. The real difference comes when teams have the skills to operate, programme, maintain, and maximise these systems effectively.

That’s why more manufacturers are investing in workforce development alongside automation. From reducing downtime and improving consistency to solving real production challenges, skills training is becoming just as important as the technology itself.

Read our latest blog to find out why automation and skills training are shaping the future of manufacturing: https://bit.ly/3RF3Thk

The manufacturing and engineering sectors are evolving faster than ever - which means now is the time to upskill your workforce and future-proof your business. 🚀

Whether you’re developing technical expertise, strengthening leadership skills, improving compliance, or driving continuous improvement, In-Comm Training can help with world-class training delivered from our facilities in Aldridge and Telford.

Our latest Open Courses include:
✔️ Technical Development
✔️ Business Support
✔️ Leadership, Management & Mentoring
✔️ Safety Compliance
✔️ Continuous Improvement
✔️ Quality Compliance

Book your courses now and start investing in your people and your business success: https://bit.ly/3Rwk5S6