Leticia Bastos
Marketing Coordinator, PTMA Ireland
Ireland’s manufacturing sector faces a talent gap, threatening its future. Learn about the initiative bringing advanced manufacturing tools to schools, inspiring students to explore careers in this vital industry.
Ireland’s manufacturing industry is facing a critical challenge: a shortage of reliable, qualified staff. This growing gap threatens the sector’s future, but we believe the solution starts with the next generation.
Inspiring youth to bridge manufacturing skills gap
To help address the skills shortage, the Precision Tooling and Machining Association (PTMA) is introducing Alpha Mill CNC machines into schools. This initiative aims to inspire and educate young minds about manufacturing through hands-on experience.
The lack of skilled staff has become a pressing issue for many companies in Ireland’s manufacturing sector. A recent survey among industry leaders confirmed that this talent shortage is the biggest hurdle they face. As an association dedicated to supporting the sector, we understand that action is needed now to secure a thriving future for manufacturing in Ireland.
This initiative aims to inspire
and educate young minds about
manufacturing through hands-on experience.
Learning through access to CNC machinery
One of the most effective ways to address this challenge is by engaging the younger generation early, sparking their interest in the manufacturing world. With support from our member companies, we have developed a new initiative that puts this idea into action.
The recently launched Alpha Mill CNC Machines in Schools programme brings state-of-the-art CNC (computer numerical control) machinery directly into schools, allowing students to explore manufacturing in a hands-on, interactive way. The feedback has been incredible, demonstrating the powerful impact of introducing students to the practical side of manufacturing.
Empowering the future of Ireland’s manufacturing
As the PTMA, we are fully committed to fostering a brighter future for the next generation by giving them the tools and inspiration to pursue careers in the sector. Together, we can tackle today’s challenges by shaping the future of Ireland’s manufacturing industry. It is another initiative from Precision Tooling and Machining Association – Ireland to the future of the manufacturing sector in Ireland.
