NAA Joint Networking Event – Hosted by Burnley College
Start date: 13/11/2025
Future Skills for Advanced Manufacturing
On Thursday 13 November, Burnley College is hosting a joint networking event in partnership with ourselves (NAA) and the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA).
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 – 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
- 12:00: Arrival & informal networking lunch / buffet
- 12:45: Welcome and introductions – NAA / NWAA
- 12:55: Panel discussion with audience questions and answers
- 14:00 : Burnley College Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence Tour
- 15:00: Informal networking with refreshments
- 15:30: Final wrap-up – NAA / NWAA
To register for the above event, contact Zoe
