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WEC Engineering Academy WEC Group's in-house Training Academy, offering traditional apprenticeships in welding/fabrication, CNC machining and more.

WEC Group Training Academy, recognised as a Centrica Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, provide traditional five year apprenticeships in welding/fabrication, CNC machining and technical production engineering.

On Friday 16th October, we celebrated a very special milestone with our WEC Engineering Academy Apprentice Awards Night,...
19/10/2026

On Friday 16th October, we celebrated a very special milestone with our WEC Engineering Academy Apprentice Awards Night, marking 20 years of the Academy.

We brought together past and present apprentices to celebrate their achievements, present awards, trophies and cheques, and look back on 20 years of developing the next generation of engineers.

It was a brilliant evening celebrating the people who have been part of the Academy’s journey over the years.

Photos from the night are coming soon, but in the meantime, here’s a look back at some memories from the past 20 years!

Another busy week for our new apprentices! From learning new techniques to putting their skills into practice, take a lo...
14/10/2026

Another busy week for our new apprentices!

From learning new techniques to putting their skills into practice, take a look at what they’ve been up to at WEC Academy.

Alongside their technical training, our apprentices also get involved in exciting community projects throughout the year, giving them the chance to develop their abilities and put their skills to good use.

Read more about our Engineering Academy - https://ow.ly/bIwN50ZWfcz

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We were pleased to welcome pupils from St Bede’s High School to the WEC Engineering Academy this morning to give them a ...
13/10/2026

We were pleased to welcome pupils from St Bede’s High School to the WEC Engineering Academy this morning to give them a hands-on introduction to engineering.

During their visit, they toured the Academy, tried our VR welding simulator in our STEM Room, got to grips with PPE and learnt about what welding involves. They also had a go at chocolate welding to put their new knowledge into practice in a fun way!

This year marks the WEC Engineering Academy’s 20th anniversary, and over the next 20 years, we aim to introduce 2,000 children to engineering through our STEM Centre.

St Bede's

We’re hiring! Welding Instructor (MIG & TIG) | RotherhamWe are looking for an experienced welder to help train and devel...
09/10/2026

We’re hiring! Welding Instructor (MIG & TIG) | Rotherham

We are looking for an experienced welder to help train and develop the next generation of skilled welders.

Up to £21 per hour
Up to 40h per week
Previous teaching, training or assessing experience is desirable but not essential, so this is a great opportunity for an experienced welder looking to take the next step in their career.

A DBS check is required, with the cost covered by ourselves.

Interested? Apply here - https://ow.ly/AJfz50ZWo9f

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Our new apprentices have been getting stuck in this week! Take a look at what they’ve been working on as they continue d...
09/10/2026

Our new apprentices have been getting stuck in this week!

Take a look at what they’ve been working on as they continue developing their skills and gaining hands-on experience at WEC Engineering Academy.

As one of the North West’s TWI-certified welder training centres, our apprentices benefit from expert training to the highest international standards, helping them build the skills and confidence for a successful career in Engineering.

Find out more about our award winning Engineering Academy - https://ow.ly/Opf150ZWems

A huge well done to Kris, our WEC Engineering Academy Training Manager, who attended the National Apprenticeship Awards ...
06/10/2026

A huge well done to Kris, our WEC Engineering Academy Training Manager, who attended the National Apprenticeship Awards regional competition last week and WON Skills Champion of the Year for the North West!

This year marks the 20th anniversary of WEC Engineering Academy, and Kris has worked incredibly hard throughout those 20 years to support and develop the next generation of engineers.

It's fantastic to see that commitment recognised, and we couldn't be more proud!

Kris is now through to the UK Finals. Stay tuned for more!

Take a look at what our new Apprentices are working on!Our welding apprentices have made a great start to their apprenti...
24/09/2026

Take a look at what our new Apprentices are working on!

Our welding apprentices have made a great start to their apprenticeship, developing the practical skills and knowledge they’ll need for a career in engineering.

WEC Group’s in-house Training Academy has been training apprentices since 2006 and is one of only a few TWI certified welder training centres in the North West.

Take a look at some more photos from the workshop 👇

Welcome to our new apprentices!We’re pleased to welcome our latest welding apprentices who joined us this September at H...
23/09/2026

Welcome to our new apprentices!

We’re pleased to welcome our latest welding apprentices who joined us this September at HTA Group Ltd in Coventry.

They’ll be developing practical welding and fabrication skills while gaining valuable experience throughout their time with us.

Read more: https://ow.ly/N6FU50ZQyWa

Our new welding apprentices have been getting stuck into their training at WEC Engineering Academy and are already build...
22/09/2026

Our new welding apprentices have been getting stuck into their training at WEC Engineering Academy and are already building their practical skills in the workshop.

From learning the fundamentals of welding to getting hands-on with different techniques, it’s been a busy first week for the group.

Take a look at some of what they’ve been up to in week 1 😃

WEC Group Ltd

21/09/2026

Get to know our Apprentice Trainer/Assessor, James!

At WEC Engineering Academy, James plays an important role in supporting apprentices throughout their training, helping them build the knowledge and confidence they need for a career in engineering.

Watch this animation to find out about one of the important team members behind the scenes & supporting our apprentices every step of the way.

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