NAA & NWAA FREE Networking Event | Hosted by Burnley College

*This event is FREE to both NAA & NWAA Members | Fee applies to Non-Members.

Future Skills for Advanced Manufacturing

On Thursday 13 November, Burnley College is hosting a joint networking event in partnership with the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) and the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA).

The event, titled “Future Skills for Advanced Manufacturing”, will run from 12:00 to 15:30 and will bring together industry leaders, employers, and educators to explore the evolving skills landscape in advanced manufacturing.

Guest speakers from Burnley College, Blackpool & The Fylde College, and East Lancs Learning Group who are all partners of the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology, will showcase how regional colleges are working in partnership to address workforce challenges, share best practices, and shape the future talent pipeline that will drive innovation and growth across the sector.

Event Details:
Theme | Future Skills for Advanced Manufacturing
Date | Thursday 13 November 2025
Time | 12:00 to 15:30
Location | Burnley College, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Guest Speakers:
Neil Burrows | Director of Skills and Innovation – Burnley College | Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology

Christopher Mayoh | Director of Curriculum Engineering, Construction and Motor Vehicle |East Lancs Learning Group | Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology

Sarah Hall | Director  B&FC for Business | Blackpool and The Fylde College | Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology

Agenda:

• 1200: Arrival & informal networking lunch | buffet
• 12:45: Welcome and introduction – NAA | NWAA
• 12:55: Panel discussion and audience questions and answers
• 2:15: Burnley College Engineering Centre of Excellence tour
• 3.00: Informal networking with tea |coffee

To register for the above event please email Zoe at the NAA direct [CLICK HERE TO EMAIL ZOE]
*This event is FREE to both NAA & NWAA Members | Fee applies to Non-Members.