Automotive companies to show students behind the scenes of a manufacturing career

Companies opening their doors as part of the 'See Inside Manufacturing' initiative

30 automotive sector companies are opening their doors to school children and students as part of the 'See Inside Manufacturing' initiative.

Students and school children will get a look behind the scenes at what a career in manufacturing or engineering can offer, and in June there will be a number of co-ordinated regional events to promote the open days through teachers and careers advisers.

'See Inside Manufacturing' will focus on young people to encourage take up of Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects as well as undergraduates considering their future career options.

Business Secretary Vince Cable said: "Young people buy and use the latest gadgets and products but we also need them to think how exciting it could be to design, engineer or make them too."

"We want them to See Inside Manufacturing and inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists to create a whole range of new iconic UK based products that are exported worldwide."

Further information:
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Automotive Council UK