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In this inspiring episode, Paul Stockhill, Managing Director of Agemaspark in Doncaster, shares insights from his remarkable 55-year journey in UK manufacturing. A passionate advocate for apprenticeships, Paul believes that developing young talent is the only sustainable answer to the sector’s growing skills crisis — and he’s proved it.

Every member of his senior management team started their career as an apprentice at Agma Spark — including those who joined him in a successful management buyout. From 3D metal printing for space stations and Mars rovers to nurturing the next generation through real-world work placements, Paul’s story is a blueprint for how legacy, innovation, and people development can power a business for decades.

🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why apprenticeships are the backbone of Agemaspark’s success
• How the AMRC Training Centre's 38-week intensive program sets apprentices up for success
• The importance of communication skills in modern manufacturing
• Why Paul believes UTCs (University Technical Colleges) are key to solving the skills gap
• How Agemaspark’s first female engineering apprentice represents a new era for the business
• What it means to leave a legacy that’s bigger than one career

With 60,000 engineers projected to leave the industry by 2030, Paul's mission is clear: build businesses that last by investing in people who will carry them forward.

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