Creating the engineers of the future

He also spoke of the academy’s plans to expand its work with Lancashire’s SMEs as part of its mission as a “demand-led and inspirational learning place.”

Nigel said the academy was working with schools and teachers in Lancashire and explained: “We are trying to inspire the next generation of engineers.”

So far more than 550 apprentices, graduates, industrial placement and interns have been through the academy.

The Lancashire Business View event was held to launch the January/February edition of the magazine and was sponsored by Boost Business Lancashire: the county’s Business Growth Hub.

Victoria Mitchell of Farleys Solicitors, Steve Smith of Anthem, Stacey Turner of CG Professional and Matthew Finley of Donald Race & Newton spoke on a range of topics from key areas of law change to employee engagement strategies.