The Next Generation of Engineers

The Worcester Electric Club has made a generous donation to the Engineering Students of Worcester College of Technology. The club which was closed in 2013 had been in existence for 66 years, the members decided that it was only fitting to donate the remaining funds to the next generation of engineers.

With the support of Routeco, the college were able to buy programmable logic controller equipment which will mean students are able to practise their trade with the equipment found in the industry.

The Chairman of the Electric Club, Keith Goddard explained “We wanted the money to go towards an electrical purpose and in support of a local organisation. The College was suggested because of past links with the Club and its reputation within the engineering industry. It was a unanimous decision, especially as this equipment will support the next generation of engineers.”

Matt Harwood, Manager of Engineering at the College, explained how the equipment will help the students;

“It’s very generous of Worcester Electric Club to give the College the funding. It has meant that our students are able to practise with industry standard equipment benefiting their employability prospects.”

Ben Lloyd from Routeco, explained his enthusiasm about being part of this opportunity,

“We’re very keen to support this educational project, as it’ll increase the longevity in young people’s learning in this specific trade.”

Mark Bettington from Routeco was also a key asset to this process, spending a lot of time working with the college to support their needs. With the funds from the Electric Club Routeco helped to purchase 7 Micro800 PLC systems.

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