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 broadcaster and qualified engineer, Steph McGovern, each episode brings insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changers, and those shaping the skills landscape.
Get in touch with the pod team at [email protected] to share your ideas, comments or let us know your feedback.
Powered by Enginuity – the charity focused on closing the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2025
Engineering Across the Border – Cross Country Collaboration for the good of all
In the first of three special episodes recorded on site in the Titanic Room at the historic shipbuilding firm, Harland and Wolff, in Belfast, host Steph McGovern is joined by guests Elita Frid and Su…
Announcing the launch of Vocational Celebration Day. Live from The Hub at Newcastle College.
In this episode, Steph McGovern is joined by special guests and young learners to unveil ‘Vocational Celebration Day’ created and driven by Enginuity and EAL – the first of which will be held on Augu…
Tinder for Skills
In this episode, Steph welcomes Katy Davies, Managing Director of Cap Air Systems and co-founder of Citizen Hub.
Katy shares her journey from accountant to manufacturing leader, offers insights into …
Are T Levels the solution to the skills gap problem?
In this episode of Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity, Steph is joined by Andrew Beresford and Joe Wilson, two of the experts involved in developing the 2nd generation of T-Levels qualifications.
An…
Transforming Cultures with Logan Perez-Grey and Andy Heffer-Lamond
Steph meets Logan Perez-Grey, a Level 3 welding and fabricating apprentice at HF Bond, and Andy Heffer-Lamond, Logan's supervisor.
They discuss Logan's experiences and learning journey at HF Bond, hi…
Will the Government plans on immigration skill - or kill – British Industry?
Steph welcomes Enginuity CEO, Ann Watson, and Poppy Bramford, Senior Policy Manager at Enginuity, to discuss the pressing issue of immigration in relation to the UK's skill gap.
Steph, Ann and Poppy …
Putting the spotlight on engineering with Kirbi Taylor
Steph sits down with 22-year-old Kirbi Taylor, a Controls Testing Technician for TAIT, the engineering company that provides specialised equipment and technical expertise for the entertainment indust…
Does the UK need a skills passport? With guests Dame Judith Hackitt and Jüergen Maier CBE
Steph welcomes esteemed engineering veterans, Dame Judith Hackitt and Jüergen Maier CBE, to gain their insight on how to tackle the skills shortage in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector an…
From Engineering to Parliament: The Journey of Labour MP Mike Reader
In this episode, Steph sits down with Mike Reader, who transitioned from a career in civil engineering to becoming a Labour MP at the General Election in 2024.
Mike shares his ‘accidental’ journey int…
The Real-Life Willy Wonka Engaging the Next Generation of Engineers
In this episode, host Steph McGovern is joined by Ann Watson, CEO of Enginuity, and Jamie Ashpole, who runs a chocolate factory in Barnsley with a unique mission.
Jamie, dubbed the ‘real-life Willy W…
Empowering Young Minds: Ruth Amos on Inventing, Engineering, and Inspiring Future Generations
In this episode of 'Steph on Skills,' powered by Enginuity, Steph chats with Ruth Amos, a renowned inventor and maker known for her YouTube show 'Kids Invent Stuff.'
Ruth shares her journey from aspi…
Bridging the Skills Gap with Degree Apprenticeships
In this episode of Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity, Steph is at Teesside University where she is joined by Jo Burgess, Director of Apprenticeships, and Dr. Samantha Gooneratne, Principal Lecture…
Breaking Barriers in Engineering: Mel’s Journey in Welding
In the debut episode of Steph on Skills, powered by Enginuity, host Steph McGovern and CEO of Enginuity, Ann Watson, discuss the urgent skills crisis in engineering and manufacturing.
Mel Stewart, an…
Coming soon...Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity
Broadcaster and qualified engineer, Steph McGovern, introduces 'Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity' - the fortnightly podcast offering insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changers,…