Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity
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.
Episodes
In this episode, Steph sits down with Mike Reader, who transitioned from a career in civil engineering to becoming a Labour MP at the General Election in 2024.
Mike shares his ‘accidental’ journey into engineering and how it led to the backbenches at the House of Commons, discussing the challenges he faced and the motivations behind his career switch.
He also talks about the impact of austerity on public projects, and h...
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 ...
In this episode of 'Steph on Skills,' powered by Enginuity, Steph chats with Ruth Amos, a renowned inventor and maker known for her YouTube show 'Kids Invent Stuff.'
Ruth shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to accidental inventor, detailing her early invention, the StairSteady, and her subsequent efforts to inspire young people in STEM fields.
Steph and Ruth discuss the importance of creativity, lifelong learning, t...
In this episode of Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity, Steph is at Teesside University where she is joined by Jo Burgess, Director of Apprenticeships, and Dr. Samantha Gooneratne, Principal Lecturer of Staffing and Resources at the university.
They delve into the evolving landscape of degree apprenticeships, addressing regional and national growth in vocational skills and highlighting the collaborative efforts between ...
In the debut episode of Steph on Skills, powered by Enginuity, host Steph McGovern and CEO of Enginuity, Ann Watson, discuss the urgent skills crisis in engineering and manufacturing.
Mel Stewart, an award-winning welder, also joins the conversation to share her journey into welding, the adversities she faced and how she overcame them.
Mel explains the importance of apprenticeships, the gender gap in engineering, ...
Broadcaster and qualified engineer, Steph McGovern, introduces 'Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity' - the fortnightly podcast offering insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changers, and those shaping the UK skills landscape.
Listen to short highlights from a conversation between host, Steph, and the CEO of Enginuity, Ann Watson, as they touch on topics and themes you can expect to hear more about in the new se...
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