Bridgnorth Aluminium will sponsor the upcoming Shropshire & Telford Manufacturing Festival – an event that connects businesses with the next generation of engineers and professionals.

The festival will welcome more than 700 students from 12 local schools in the region – giving them the chance to meet more than 35 manufacturers, including Bridgnorth Aluminium.

The event gives industry a direct route to the next generation, through exhibits, hands-on activities and live demonstrations.

Businesses involved can raise awareness of their organisations and the career opportunities they can offer to young people, and showcase innovative technologies, products and services.

Bridgnorth Aluminium is a silver sponsor for the festival, and Elliott Lynch, Learning & Development Business Partner, says the sponsorship reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to providing opportunities for young people.

He said: “Throughout our nearly 90-year history, including the last 25 years as part of the Viohalco Group, we’ve been committed to training the next generation of engineers and manufacturing talent and that’s why we’re proud to be supporting the Shropshire & Telford Manufacturing Festival.

“Our industry faces a real skills gap and whether it’s offering work experience placements and structured apprenticeships or supporting schools and colleges through our dedicated Learning & Development team, we will always be a champion of projects which bring young people face to face with modern manufacturing careers.”