In this episode of Steph on Skills, Steph returns to Harland & Wolff – the iconic Belfast shipyard – to chat with a dynamic group of apprentices carving out careers in welding and steelwork. The group includes people from vastly different backgrounds, ages, and life stages, each sharing their inspiring journey into engineering.From rediscovering passions in their 30s to juggling parenting with training, the apprentices talk about the ups and downs, the skills they’ve learned, and the strong sense of community that powers their progress. 00:00 – Welcome Back to Harland & Wolff01:00 – Meet Naomi: From Farming to Fabrication02:30 – Meet Andole: The 17-Year-Old with Big Dreams03:45 – Meet Dean: The Apprentice Dad05:00 – Meet Lisa: From Milking Cows to Steelwork06:30 – Building a Diverse, Supportive Culture08:00 – Finding Belonging and Breaking Barriers09:00 – Juggling Work, Study, and Parenting10:15 – Why They Chose Apprenticeships11:30 – What Skills Do You Really Need?13:30 – The Power of Communication & Community14:30 – Job Security and Career Opportunities15:30 – Advice for Anyone at a Crossroads16:30 – Ambitions: From Supervisor to CEO17:45 – Final Thoughts and FarewellGet in touch with the podcast with your comments, feedback and ideas via [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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