The Engineering Scholarship Programme

This year, the Middlesbrough College Group is proud to launch the Engineering Scholarship Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to help nurture the engineers of tomorrow.

This initiative is part of our commitment to growing talent and inspiring young people in the field of engineering. Our state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive training programmes equip students with the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary to excel in the engineering sector and to develop those all-important hands-on practical skills needed by employers.

Join us in shaping the future of young engineers by being part of The Engineering Scholarship Programme. For only £850, this shared investment provides an excellent opportunity for your organisation to support and mentor the brightest engineering students in the region, whilst also gaining access to a talented pool of future professionals!

Intent of the Engineering Scholarship Programme

This programme is a pioneering partnership opportunity designed to attract high-performing students to engineering. The scheme matches top-performing Level 3 engineering students in their second year of study with participating employers, developing learners’ practical skills to prepare them for a career in engineering.

Students will receive a monthly bursary payment of £200, paid for by Middlesbrough College and Employer, and benefit from industry-standard uniforms, work experience, mentoring support, and talks and site visits.

Local businesses will contribute to the curriculum and provide industry-specific training. Employers can also use this programme to identify and recruit top talent. This combination of financial support, practical training, and future job opportunities aims to create a desirable scholarship that will draw students into the field of engineering.

Middlesbrough College commitments:

Manage the scholarship student selection process
Prepare students to be employment ready
Financial commitment of £25 per week per learner over 34 weeks of the year
Administer weekly payments to students
Arrange for your company logo to be placed on each learner’s uniform/PPE
Facilitate social media promotion of your business and its involvement with the programme, highlighting successes and corporate social responsibilities
Invitation to a minimum of two business/social events with the Middlesbrough College Group throughout the academic year

Employer commitments:

Participation in the scholarship student selection process
Financial commitment of £25 per week per learner over 34 weeks of the year
Offer your scholarship student a work placement at your organisation during the academic year
Guarantee your scholarship student an interview for any available/suitable apprenticeships or employment opportunities at the end of their training
Provide mentoring through meetings and visits

Employer Benefits

Access top talent

Gain priority access to a talented pool of future engineers and create close relationships with them at the early stage of their careers so they feel invested in your organisation.

Shape your industry's future

Support and shape engineering students to be industry-ready. You can help tailor your scholarship student’s training to meet the specific demands of your sector.

Unlock a dedicated talent pipeline

Identify the brightest young engineering talent for your organisation. Invest in the future with a dedicated pipeline of skilled engineers.

Exclusive exposure

Your organisation will gain promotional exposure through our websites and social media platforms, local press, testimonials, student awards ceremonies and your company logo branded on student uniforms/PPE.

Middlesbrough College Group | Technical Training Experts

Combining TTE’s industry employer links and experience with Middlesbrough College’s track record of preparing graduate engineers, we are proud to offer the best Engineering training in the country. We are the largest engineering training provider for school leavers and, as technical training specialists, are committed to providing excellence in engineering education.

With cutting-edge facilities, including a £20million Engineering Training Centre and the brand new for 2024 £12million TTE Technical Centre, we provide a first-class training environment that simulates the workplace for engineering students to thrive in.

Our comprehensive range of full and part-time courses and apprenticeships cover a wide range of engineering specialisms and ensures our students are well-prepared to meet the evolving demands of the engineering and manufacturing sector. Our courses include:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Wind Turbine/Renewable Energy Engineering
Welding

The new £12m TTE Technical training centre has been handed over to Middlesbrough College Group

Timeline of the programme

September to October 2024

Scholarship selection process takes place.

October 2024 to June 2025

Work placement window for student to carry out work experience within your organisation.

June to July 2025

Student to take part in interviews for any available apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

How to get involved

To find out more about The Engineering Scholarship programme and for an informal chat, contact Matt Telling on 01642 333902 or email mj.telling@mbro.ac.uk.

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