Make UK Open Day - Saturday 14th February 2026
Do you want to earn a salary while gaining real engineering skills and recognised qualifications?
Join us at our Open Day on Saturday 14th February 2026 and see what an engineering or manufacturing apprenticeship at Make UK is really like.
This is a chance to ask questions, see the training first-hand, and understand what starting an apprenticeship in September could look like for you.
On the day you can
- Meet employers recruiting apprentices for September
- Speak with our tutors and training staff
- Chat to current apprentices about their experience
- Tour our Technology Hub in Aston
- Take part in hands-on engineering activities
Whether you are exploring options after school or college, or supporting someone else with their next step, this open day will help you decide if an apprenticeship is the right fit.
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
- Apprenticeships are a fantastic avenue into engineering and manufacturing
- Apprentices earn while they learn
- Most apprentices are guaranteed employment
- Most Apprentices stay with their employer
Event details
Date: Saturday 14th February 2026
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Make UK Technology Hub, Aston, Birmingham
Virtual Tour
We know nothing beats coming to see our fantastic facility, but if you can't make the open day take a look at our virtual tour instead.
Our virtual open day explains our training offering, you get a tour and the chance to meet some of our apprentices, employers and staff. We are proud of the work we do here at Make UK and wanted to showcase what we do. We also have a panel of Apprentices, Employers and Staff answering questions that were sent into us.
Our recruitment team are here to help and support and to ensure applying for an apprenticeship is an easy straightforward process. There is a huge skills gap in Manufacturing and we need to attract more young people to this fantastic sector. There are wonderful opportunities with exciting companies and fantastic career progression.
If you would like to discuss anything in more detail please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Apprentice Open Day - Saturday 14th February 2026
Make UK Technology Hub, Aston, Birmingham (9.30am - 12.30pm)
Places are free but limited.
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