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AstraZeneca and SIP Ambassadors
20 March 2024

Leading pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is committed to investing in apprentices and does this by offering them a variety of training opportunities, which is key to their success as employees. 

From Lab Apprentice to Expert: Joe Thomas’ Journey in Applied Chemical Science at Bristol-Myers Squibb
4 March 2024

Joe Thomas is reaching the end of his Level 6 Apprenticeship in Applied Chemical Science at leading pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb and is employed via …

Science Industry Ambassador of the Year Awards – meet the finalists
1 December 2023

Celebrate the brilliant work being done across the industry to inspire young people in their studies and future career aspirations.

Seqens Custom Specialties: Investing in the Future Through Apprenticeships
1 November 2023

To celebrate the role of Science in Manufacturing, we spoke to Rachel Higgins, HR Learning and Development Specialist, at Seqens Custom Specialties.

From A-Levels to Apprenticeship: My Journey as an Electrical Maintenance Technician
31 October 2023

To celebrate the role of Science in Manufacturing, we spoke to Eleanor King, Electrical Maintenance Technician at ConocoPhillips to find out more about her career journey so far.

Investing in Apprenticeships is an Investment in the Future of our Industry
23 October 2023

To celebrate the role of Science in Manufacturing, we spoke to Graeme Conway, Apprenticeship Mentor at ConocoPhillips to find out how apprentices add real value to the workforce.

Case Study: Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship, CPI
9 October 2023

Abigail Mussard talks to us about her experience as a Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice at CPI

The SIP Ambassador Experience. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workstream
9 October 2023

The SIP Careers Taskforce is a group of early career professionals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for science-based careers.

Changing Careers Through the Apprenticeship Route: ConocoPhillips & Cogent Skills Instrument & Control Technician Apprentice
13 September 2023

After gaining a degree in audio engineering, Phil Haggath decided to retrain and used the apprenticeship route into a role with one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, ConocoPhillips

The SIP Ambassador Experience. The careers outreach workstream
6 September 2023

The SIP Careers Taskforce is a group of early career professionals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for science-based careers. The Taskforce provides energy, direction and resources to the SIP’s careers outreach activities and supports the SIP Ambassadors, who work with young people, parents, teachers and careers advisers to promote the many careers available within the science-based industries.

How industrial placements can help you future-proof your talent pipeline
3 August 2023

The industrial manufacturing sector faces a serious challenge in the UK. Companies currently have 72,000 unfilled vacancies and this – combined with an ageing workforce set to result in a significant number of expected retirements over the next five years – means employers of all sizes need to take action.

The SIP Ambassador Experience. The Sustainability and Innovation workstream
2 August 2023

The SIP Careers Taskforce is a group of early career professionals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for science-based careers.

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