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Steph on Skills: Powered by Enginuity

Welcome to the podcast that dives into the fascinating world of skills, innovation, and the future of engineering and manufacturing. Hosted by renowned broadcaster Steph McGovern, each episode brings insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changers, and those shaping the skills landscape.

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Steph McGovern and Jacqui Smith (Skills Minister, UK)

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The podcast brings you insightful conversations with Steph McGovern and industry leaders about the skills shaping the future of work.

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About the host

Steph McGovern is a celebrated broadcaster and engineer. She began her career as an apprentice at Black & Decker, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing and earning the prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for her outstanding talent.

Steph later combined her technical expertise with journalism, earning a degree in Science Communication and becoming an award-winning BBC business correspondent. Her work covered major developments in industry and skills, shaping her passion for the topics explored in Steph on Skills.

Powered by Enginuity, Steph brings her wit, curiosity, and unique perspective to conversations about the skills shaping our future.

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Breaking barriers in engineering: Mel’s journey in welding

Bridging the skills gap with degree apprenticeships: Teesside University

Empowering young minds: Ruth Amos on inventing, engineering, and inspiring future generations

The real-life Willy Wonka, Jamie Ashpole, engaging the next generation of engineers

From engineering to Parliament: The journey of Labour MP Mike Reader

Does the UK need a skills passport? With guests Dame Judith Hackitt and Jüergen Maier CBE

Putting the spotlight on engineering with Kirbi Taylor

Will the Government plans on immigration skill or kill British industry?

Transforming cultures with Logan Perez-Grey and Andy Heffer-Lamond

Are T Levels the solution to the skills gap problem?

Tinder for skills with guest Katy Davies

Announcing the launch of Vocational Celebration Day

Engineering Across the Border: Cross-country collaboration for the good of all

Skills Minister Exclusive with guest Baroness Jacqui Smith

Reviving Belfast's shipbuilding legacy: On site at Harland & Wolff

Meet the apprentices at Harland & Wolff

Are SMEs being starved of skills? Conversation with Andrea Wilson

Meet the Lindens – a Formula One family in the fast lane

Harnessing apprenticeships: A family's commitment to engineering excellence

Santa's takeover: A festive dive into STEM and AI

Welcome to the Enginuity Policy Centre

Sector data and attitudes shaping the future

Here come the girls – meet our future engineers

St Eval – A shining light in Cornwall

National Apprenticeship Week Special - Interview with Industry Minister Chris McDonald

Life as a Chemical Engineering student – Meet Jorja Karmen

Steph McGovern under the spotlight with Jeff Brown

Fixing the UK manufacturing skills gap at Make UK

Making engineering and apprenticeships accessible: skills, stigma, and culture change

Preview of the Enginuity Skills Awards: The Oscars of skills

From mining to manufacturing: How Cornwall is thriving in the skills sector

Sisters are doing it for themselves; building culture in a family-run business

Apprenticeships beyond engineering

NEET solutions – what happens next?

Mind the Gap - the £5 billion black hole in skills

Dame Ruth Cairnie DBE on Babcock, defence skills, and building talent pipelines

From apprentice to entrepreneur – Meet Adam Stockwell

WorldSkills Shanghai with UK Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith

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