Our 2026 Apprenticeships open day this year is being held during National Apprenticeship Week. #NAW
Our training centre will be open from 10am onward but most interested parties will want to come along between 4pm and 7:30pm as this is when our recruiting employers will be exhibiting! Keep an eye on this page for new companies as they confirm and to find our more about how we can help you in your pursuit to a career in Engineering.
All are welcome and no booking is required but guided tours will be available every half hour from 4pm onward.
To book a slot on one of these guided tours, please contact Lisa Harris at lisaharris@elevatedknowledge.co.uk or call us on 0161 4755840.
See the facilities, view the demonstrations, meet the staff and current Apprentices as well as potentially meeting your next employer!
Remember… there are no age restriction on apprenticeships, all are welcome.
Last year we had over 120 people through the doors for the Open Day. Visitors got to meet companies who were looking for potential applicants to recruit as apprentices in 2025. Check out the 2025 Open Day gallery below!
See below for confirmed companies who will be exhibiting at the Open Day.
If you are a company who would like to exhibit (free) contact us for more details.
NEXPERIA
Based in Hazel Grove, Stockport, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors.
Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
KRATOS Analytical
Based in Trafford Park, Manchester, Kratos Analytical is a globally recognised name in advanced scientific instrumentation.
With over 50 years of expertise in manufacturing cutting-edge surface analysis equipment, and more than 20 years producing MALDI-ToF instruments, they are leaders in their field.
Kratos Analytical has built an international reputation for innovation, quality, and world-class engineering.
Future apprentices can discover exciting career pathways and learn more about the technology shaping the future of analysis and research.
Arrow Engineering
Based in Salford, Manchester, Arrow Engineering was established in 1981. Their in-house engineering team is available all year round to help to keep manufacturing companies running. Their machine shop includes Gear Cutting, Milling, Boring, Broaching, Slotting and Key Seating.
As a result this enables a unique and very efficient service…
Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. They are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications.
At the site in Salford, they manufacture market-leading metal detectors used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, sold worldwide.
Take a look at what METTLER TOLEDO can offer you and explore precision at its finest!
Exhibiting Company
A company write up and link to your company website here.
A great way to get prospective applicants to see what your company does and generate interest in your business.
Exhibiting Company
A company write up and link to your company website here.
A great way to get prospective applicants to see what your company does and generate interest in your business.
Exhibiting Company
A company write up and link to your company website here.
A great way to get prospective applicants to see what your company does and generate interest in your business.
Exhibiting Company
A company write up and link to your company website here.
A great way to get prospective applicants to see what your company does and generate interest in your business.
We offer a range of accredited engineering apprenticeships
The EKL Apprenticeship Programme offers a valuable solution to address the current and future needs of your business while tackling any skills shortage you may be experiencing.
By recruiting apprentices through the Elevated Knowledge Apprenticeship Programme, you can effectively and affordably train and retain younger workers who bring fresh perspectives and energy to your team.
Our range of accredited engineering apprenticeships:
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- Electronic Apprenticeship
- PLC Apprenticeship
- Mechanical Apprenticeship
- Lift Maintenance & Safety Apprenticeship
- Maintenance Apprenticeship
- Fitting Apprenticeship
- Fabrication & Welding Apprenticeship
- Business administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Lean manufacturing operative Apprenticeship (Level 2)
We offer a range of commercial Technical skills courses
The EKL Commercial Technical Skills range of courses offer a valuable solution to address the current and future needs of your business. We have many pre-scheduled courses throughout the year but can also offer bespoke or on demand and on site courses for larger groups of 4 candidates or more.
A selection of our most popular Commercial Technical Skills:
- City & Guilds 18th Edition
- Mechanical to Electrical conversion
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Fluid Power
- Lift Maintenance & Safety
- Welding & Fabrication
- City & Guilds PAT Testing
- Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Solar PV)
- Machining (Milling & Turning)
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma In Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical & Mechanical Pathways)
- BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in General Engineering
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