This is a question that is often asked of young children and most say footballer, model, pop star, actor! Very rarely do you hear them say they want to be an engineer or someone who makes things. At SONE Products Ltd (SONE) we hope through our involvement with local schools to change that.
SONE is delighted to announce that in conjunction with the Engineering Employer’s Federation (EEF) and along with more than 30 other companies in the region, it has signed up to support Primary Engineer, a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to encourage more young people to consider careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) related professions.
For its part, SONE has teamed up with the nearby Tanfield Lea Community Primary School and will commence involvement in the scheme in earnest with a site visit from teaching staff and pupils, to its manufacturing facility in Stanley, County Durham in March this year.
As an employer who commits year on year to recruiting and training apprentices and encouraging staff at all levels to reach their full potential through ongoing training, SONE knows only too well the level of investment needed to attract and retain talent. Furthermore, the company also appreciates the importance of capturing the imagination of the next generation of electro-mechanical engineers and injection moulding specialists, not just for its own needs but for the needs of industry as a whole.
Keen to offer their full support both, SONE’s Chairman/CEO, Raymond Oliver and Commercial Manager, Trevor Siddoway, attended the Primary Engineer launch event which took place recently at EEF’s north east base. Speaking about SONE’s involvement in the enterprising initiative, Trevor Siddoway said: “This is a great way for SONE to help younger children explore the world of manufacturing, help them understand what great opportunities lie within the sector and go some way to widening their career choice when they get older. We shouldn’t underestimate the value of engaging with children and we look forward to welcoming the staff and pupils from Tanfield Lea Community Primary School when they visit in March and look forward to building a long lasting relationship with them.“
