CKMA at North Kirklees Get Inspired 2026
Date:
October 8, 2026 12:00 am
DID YOU KNOW? In West Yorkshire we manufacture HALF of what’s manufactured in the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber.
CKMA will be at North Kirklees Get Inspired 2026, talking to young people, parents and carers about the huge range of careers available in local manufacturing.
Local manufacturers design, make and export
Manufacturing today is much broader than many people realise. Local firms offer opportunities in areas including:
- Engineering
- Robotics
- Material science
- Polymers
- Textiles
- Electronics
- Food and drink
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Design and print
- Joinery
And manufacturing businesses also need people in design, CAD, software, laboratories, production, marketing, finance, sales, logistics and management.
Come and have a chat
If you are considering what to do after school, or helping a young person explore their options, come and speak to CKMA.
We can help you discover the kinds of manufacturing businesses operating locally, what they make, and the different routes into careers with them.
The UK still manufactures — and local manufacturers need the next generation of talent.