WEC Group to Host Annual Apprenticeship Open Evening at the WEC Engineering Academy in Blackburn
For the third year running, WEC Group the UK’s largest engineering and fabrication company is proud to be hosting their upcoming Apprenticeship Open Evening at the WEC Engineering Academy in Blackburn. The event will take place on Thursday, 13th February 2025, in support of National Apprenticeship Week 2025.
This open evening marks another exciting opportunity for aspiring engineers to explore the Group’s state-of-the-art training facility. The event, which will run from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM, is expected to attract many future apprentices eager to kickstart their engineering careers with WEC Group.
The open evening attendees will have the chance to tour the purpose-built facility, speak directly with WEC’s Welding Instructors, and hear firsthand from current apprentices about their experiences. Attendees can explore apprenticeship opportunities in Welding & Fabrication and CNC Machining, discovering pathways to develop their skills and build a successful career in engineering.
The Apprenticeship Open Evening is free to attend, and those interested can register for their place here: Apprentice Open Evening 2025 - registration.
We are incredibly proud that our WEC Engineering Academy were recently highly praised by Oftsted, recognising our dedication to bridging the skills gap and delivering high-quality training. Inspectors highlighted our passionate leadership, expert instructors, and well-structured curriculum, ensuring apprentices gain the skills needed for a successful engineering career. This recognition is a testament to WEC Group’s ongoing commitment to support future talent and develop the next generation of world-class engineers!
As part of our commitment, we are now actively recruiting for our September 2025 intake of apprentices. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the WEC Group as an apprentice, make sure to join us at our Apprenticeship Open Evening and take the first step toward a rewarding career in engineering.
If you can’t make it to the event, you can fill in our application form here: Apprenticeship Apply Online.