{"id":14174,"date":"2026-08-28T13:34:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T12:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vatech.co.uk\/?p=14174"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T12:34:39","slug":"first-cohort-completes-engineering-apprenticeship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vatech.co.uk\/zh-hans\/2026\/08\/28\/first-cohort-completes-engineering-apprenticeship\/","title":{"rendered":"First cohort completes engineering apprenticeship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-qq2m35-10fca2380eaa76f30c399925be21f2f5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgqffcr0-610cb6a9d07ae14bdae75590a88af060 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">First cohort completes Engineering Apprenticeship at VA Technology<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-whblrl-6a166ec4e08f94e47c74231962896509\">\n.flex_column.av-whblrl-6a166ec4e08f94e47c74231962896509{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-whblrl-6a166ec4e08f94e47c74231962896509 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lnwyg0sw-aaf701e8f3bc877e8842c5e9ab75b0d6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The first cohort of apprentices on the engineering pathway has now completed their programme and transitioned into full-time roles at VA Technology. Our comprehensive apprenticeship framework gives individuals exposure to multiple disciplines before they settle into the field that best aligns with their interests and career goals. Throughout the programme, apprentices have had the opportunity to work on some of the most complex shellroom systems for high precision casting customers. Jack Rhodes and Joe Hadley share their insights into the journey and what\u2019s next for them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-37n1k5a-0cc8eb94d58dcf8b8bd521c406a2d371 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtcwymrf-75b35fe84258495354f523dbd615c03a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Jack Rhodes, Mechanical Fitter Apprentice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jack Rhodes joined VA Technology in 2023 to complete his engineering apprenticeship with In-Comm Training. Jack got stuck into projects, showing confidence in his ability and over the last three years has gone from strength to strength in electrical and mechanical divisions. Jack has chosen to take on a mechanical fitter role at VA Technology.<\/p>\n<p>In his new role within the sub-assembly division, Jack will assemble individual shellroom components, including robot grippers, slurry tanks, fluidised beds and rainfall sanders. Jack&#8217;s rotational experience across fabrication, sub-assembly and systems assembly has provided an ideal foundation for this career pathway. &#8220;I feel as though I\u2019ve had the best possible start to my career,&#8221; says Jack. &#8220;The theoretical and practical workshops at In-Comm gave me genuine confidence in my ability to handle complex projects at VA Technology. It\u2019s been incredible to build large-scale, high-precision systems and see firsthand how our foundry customers put them to work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1bi5rox-b3f780a65fcba7e0908478d970a17883 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mtcx0gv3-15fb78c5f2feb7e0528872c6dfcb29ce avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' 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>1<\/a><a href='#2' class='goto-slide ' >2<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-u92df5-ae5e9ab425b8e65e1f5496f7e93cc5d8 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtcwzg1f-00a91371e9af518003869fa6d2805d3f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Joe Hadley, Electrical Fitter Apprentice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After completing a three-year engineering apprenticeship with In-Comm Training, balancing study with full-time work, Joe Hadley has stepped into his new role as an Electrical Fitter in systems assembly. In this position, Joe will apply his theoretical and practical expertise within a multidisciplinary electrical and mechanical team, assembling shellroom systems for both test &amp; validation and onsite customer installations. \u201cMy apprenticeship with VA gave me the foundation to work on everything from individual components to complex, automated shellroom systems. I covered everything from metalwork to control panel wiring, and mechanical assembly,\u201d says Joe. \u201cTravelling to customer sites for installations built a lot of confidence in my practical abilities, and I was always supported by a great team of experienced fitters who guided me every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the demand for highly skilled talent grows in manufacturing, apprenticeships remain one of the most effective ways to gain practical experience while developing the technical capability required in modern industrial environments. 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>1<\/a><a href='#2' class='goto-slide ' >2<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-rhtg5a-c80f421b4ef1bdf5cb33eaa9a54822f8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mb0m8u7n-024e8f9decd6e2fe433c0e48831fd21d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Working at VA Technology <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we champion the future of STEM, we also celebrate the foundational expertise that drives manufacturing every day. This summer, VA Technology held their annual summer event to recognise the team for their long service and contribution to business operations. These individuals continue to maintain a truly hands-on approach to manufacturing our systems, bringing invaluable knowledge of shellroom systems, precision and practical know-how to the factory floor. That same passion for hands-on technical excellence is why VA Technology remains dedicated to supporting apprenticeship schemes. This summer, the company will welcome its latest intake of engineering apprentices to the manufacturing team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mtcwiyuw-fe70b8b84d6ae30a8d88630b9ca6753c-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/uk.indeed.com\/cmp\/Va-Technology-1\/jobs'  class='avia-button av-mtcwiyuw-fe70b8b84d6ae30a8d88630b9ca6753c av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"View Careers \"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='users' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-5' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-5' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-5'>Users<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-5'>Users<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M32 30.080h-7.168v-4.8q0-1.728-0.96-2.592t-4.928-2.848q1.28-0.96 1.28-2.688 0-0.512-0.416-1.056t-0.608-1.632q-0.064-0.256-0.448-0.512t-0.448-1.344q0-0.768 0.384-0.96-0.192-1.088-0.256-1.92-0.128-1.216 0.736-2.496t3.040-1.28 3.072 1.28 0.768 2.496l-0.256 1.92q0.384 0.192 0.384 0.96-0.064 1.088-0.448 1.344t-0.448 0.512q-0.192 1.088-0.608 1.632t-0.416 1.056q0 1.344 0.672 2.112t2.464 1.536q3.584 1.472 4.16 2.56 0.192 0.256 0.288 1.952t0.16 3.232v1.536zM16.384 21.696q5.824 2.496 5.824 3.968v4.416h-22.208v-5.888q0-1.408 2.688-2.496 2.432-1.024 3.328-2.048t0.896-2.816q0-0.64-0.608-1.408t-0.8-2.176q-0.064-0.32-0.576-0.704t-0.64-1.792q0-0.448 0.096-0.736t0.224-0.416l0.128-0.064q-0.192-1.472-0.32-2.624-0.128-1.6 1.056-3.296t4.064-1.696 4.064 1.696 1.056 3.296l-0.32 2.624q0.448 0.256 0.448 1.216-0.128 1.408-0.64 1.792t-0.576 0.704q-0.192 1.408-0.8 2.176t-0.608 1.408q0 1.792 0.896 2.816t3.328 2.048z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >View Careers <\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-rcmz3e-57d594ad7e3eab07049bcb153c597da6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mtcw6ook-9cd7df6b886d166b576a91036ffe06c7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>About VA Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VA Technology offers extensive experience in the design, manufacture, installation and service of shell-making equipment throughout the investment casting industry. 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