Sound Leisure Promotes Manufacturing Careers at UTC Leeds Ahead of Apprenticeship Fair

Leeds, UK – In the run-up to this year’s Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair, Sound Leisure representatives Catherine Black and Caroline Burrows, Head of Manufacturing, visited University Technical College (UTC) Leeds to address year-group assemblies on local career opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

Engaging Future Talent at UTC Leeds

  • Catherine Black and Caroline Burrows discussed apprenticeship paths, hands-on roles and long-term career progression in engineering and production.

  • The session highlighted real-world projects, day-to-day workshop life and the skills employers seek.

  • Students learned how apprenticeships can lead to qualifying roles, ongoing training and eventual leadership positions.

Building Connections with Local Schools and Colleges
Sound Leisure believes in forging strong links with education partners to raise awareness of manufacturing careers. By sharing first-hand insights at UTC Leeds, the company showcased:

  • Work-based learning opportunities

  • Paid work experience placements

  • Entry-level and graduate roles

Immediate Impact and Next Steps
The morning proved highly successful, generating numerous requests for work experience and job enquiries. Sound Leisure looks forward to meeting students again at the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair and welcoming more aspiring apprentices into the business.