The Princess Royal opens technology hub

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, has officially opened EEF’s new Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham. The hub has been designed and equipped to replicate real-life modern engineering and manufacturing workplaces and will be responsible for delivering vital technical skills.

The Princess Royal was shown around the centre by EEF’s CEO, Terry Scuoler, and Neil Withey, EEF’s director of training and she met a number of first year apprentices who discussed their apprenticeships, skills they are learning and future career ambitions.

This new facility will see the number of apprentices trained at the centre increase and will be home to 280 IT stations, £1.3 million of equipment and tools.

“The facilities we offer are designed to fully equip talented young people for the high demands of a challenging and rewarding career in modern manufacturing,” said Scuoler. “This is further underscored by the high calibre of employers we work with, who trust us to train their apprentices and provide them with the valuable skills and technical prowess that will drive business innovation and growth.”