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From CATCH to 10 Downing Street! We’re incredibly proud to share that four CATCH apprentices attended a National Apprenticeship Week reception at 10 Downing Street. Read the full release here - catchuk.org/catch-apprenti… #NAW2026

Want to become one of our new apprentices? Then don’t miss out! 150 people have already applied so get your application in now! Apply now at ow.ly/agXX50Y3CQN. ow.ly/ylIj50Y3CQM #BuildingStrongerFutures @HCFCatch

Big thanks to Yvonne from @HCFCatch for delivering an inspiring careers assembly to our Year 11s, introducing them to the fantastic apprenticeship programme! Learn more here: catchuk.org/catchapprentic… #Careers #Apprenticeships #FutureReady

As part of @IChemE and @AllAboutFutures new partnership, we were excited to welcome delivery partners @HCFCATCH, @Ed_Acad_Scot, and @RTCNorth, for a meet and greet on Monday before our DiscoverChemEngLIVE training sessions on Tuesday. 🤝 Together, throughout 2026, we will give schools across Merseyside & Cheshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, Scotland, and the North East the chance to explore the exciting and impactful world of chemical, biochemical and process engineering through interactive, hands-on experiences. 🙌 Thank you to Maghull High School for providing our venue and special thanks to the amazing staff and students taking part in our pilot sessions - fantastic work! We can't wait to launch this inspiring programme... Find out more about DiscoverChemEngLIVE: bit.ly/3XiYY5o @AllAboutFutures @MaghullHighSch @RTCSTEM #Schools #Skills #Careers #ChemicalEngineering #DiscoverChemEngLIVE #DiscoverChemEng

Congratulations to fabrication apprentice Kieran Poole (left), recognised by @HCFCatch as a December Apprentice of the Month. A fantastic achievement as he continues training before gaining hands‑on experience at our Scunthorpe site. Great work, Kieran! #BuildingStrongerFutures

Today, we shared a huge thank you to Yvonne Kershaw from @HCFCatch for presenting our Y9 assembly and helping students understand the engineering opportunities available locally through employers offering Apprenticeships with CATCH. #EngineeringEducation #FutureSkills #CATCH

📢Greater Lincs employers; what are the big #skills issues in your business - and do you want to change them? Take part in the Greater Lincs Employer Survey now to have your say & help shape real, local changes. Takes 15 mins, responses are anonymous. 🔗habit5research.questionpro.eu/LSIP-Greater-L…

We are delighted to announce that the CATCH Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday 7th May 2026, at the Forest Pines Hotel. Booking for both sponsorship and tickets is now open, with all enquiries to be directed to Lisa Buck, lisa.buck@catchuk.org.

Really strong representation from our Humber partners here at the #GreatExhibitionLincolnshire. @abports21 @Orsted @Phillips66UK @RWE_UK @HCFCatch

We’re excited to welcome Yvonne on Tuesday to support Year 11 with their @HCFCatch applications! Interested in taking part? Let Ms Bruce or the Year 11 team know. #Post16 #CATCH #FutureReady

CATCH Visit This morning we welcomed Caitlin Patterson from CATCH. @HCFCatch the most industry led, employer-focused apprenticeship programme in the Yorkshire and Humber region. By utilising industry knowledge, networks and connections and working closely with employers, they have developed specialised and enhanced apprenticeship programmes ready to deliver to the next generation of industry professionals. Encompassing Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process Operations, Welding, Pipefitting and Plater specialisms. Their CATCH facility in Stallingborough is unmatched. In addition to first-class engineering workshops and classrooms their site also features the National Centre for Process & Manufacturing, the UKs leading end-to-end live process operations training plant, which includes a state of the art control center, a simulator suite, an impressive tank farm and a fully functioning process facility. Plus the new cutting-edge Welding and Pipefitting Hub. They work with over 300 employers across the Yorkshire & Humber region, in sectors such as Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Cosmetics, Food & Drink, Energy and Pharmaceuticals, and its associated supply chain. Their apprenticeships align directly with industry requirements and will provide you with a pathway to fantastic career opportunities in these exciting innovative companies. Caitlin did a brilliant assembly to all Year 11 students about the fantastic Post-16 opportunities that they offer. She also did a Career Corner drop in session at lunchtime for any interested students to attend. After half-term we will be offering extra support for any students interested in applying. They have an Open Event running every month and you can book via their website. The next event is on 20th November 2025. This is part of our Careers Curriculum which brings to life our Careers Strategy to enable every students to reach their full potential. #post16options #Careers #Collaboration

Huge thanks to Yvonne from @HCFCatch for supporting our Year 11s with their applications, and for being available to all students, parents, and carers at this week's IAG event. #RaisingAspirations #Careers #Apprenticeships

Today we’re championing future skills & collaboration for the energy transition at @HCFCatch. We were delighted to hear the latest news from Yorkshire’s thriving industrial skills hub from Katie Hedges. Thanks to the @HCFCatch team for the warm welcome and important work you do.

Check out the Engineering Magazine 2025 ECITB Training Special Edition! The latest edition of the Engineering Magazine features a 24-page supplement showcasing the work we are doing to help deliver the training and skills industry needs. Inside, you’ll find features on: ✅ @Train4All, @HCFCatch, Organic P&O Solutions, GO FORTH, @RewardsTraining, Kingsfield Academy, @3t_TrainingSvcs, @aberdeenuni, EEMUA, Comet, Nuclear Technology Education Consortium (NTEC) and @NIAUK. ✅ The CCNSG Safety Passport, the go-to safety card for the engineering construction industry for more than 30 years. Read the full edition here: ecitb.org.uk/news/engineeri… #Engineering #Skills #Training #WorkforceDevelopment #EngineeringConstruction #FutureSkills

During the summer holidays, 20 of our pupils took the opportunity to attend a days immersive work experience at @HCFCatch . the feedback from the experience was very impressive. Year 11 pupil Harry said: "It was a great day and gave me a real insight into the world of engineering." Fellow pupil Olly said: "I really enjoyed the electrical engineering and the staff were brilliant," Monty added: "I loved the practical activities, which helped me to develop my skills." We are proud of our strategic school partnership and are already discussing further opportunities for pupil experience and development with CATCH. Thank you to Head of Process and Maintenance Apprenticeships, Bob Padley and Outreach and Engagement Lead, Caitlin Patterson. We are very privileged to have such a world class business on our doorstep. #highperformanceacademy #hcfcatch #carreropportunities #immersiveworkexperience

As we prepare to welcome our new cohort of apprentices, we understand that this new chapter may be daunting for some. To help put minds at ease, we wanted to share what Process Apprentice, Zach, enjoyed about his First Year at CATCH! #engineeringapprentice

Our aspiring female engineers got an inside look at opportunities in the sector at the Women into Welding day hosted by @HCFCatch 🔧They toured the facility, heard from industry pros, and even tried welding! Thanks to everyone involved for an eye-opening day! 👏 #STEM #Careers

We’re delighted to announce Finbarr Dowling as the new Chair of our Board. As a senior executive at @Siemens, Finbarr has driven forward large-scale investments within the Humber region with a total value of £1bn. Read more about it: lnkd.in/exs2ZQDA #HumberFreeport

Fantastic news to end the week - huge congratulations to our CEO @davidtalbot513! He has been selected as a finalist for the Institute of Directors (@The_IoD ) England Director of the Year - Growth Category!

Tomorrow, 24th July, the CATCH site will be closed due to the loss of water supply in our local area. This issue has not been resolved today, and it is looking like it will not be resolved until late tomorrow. All courses, apprentices and visitors effected have been informed.