Teesside Branch Online Presentation: An Overview of CATCH

The Teesside Branch invite you to their July online technical presentation:  An Overview of CATCH

What will the event cover:

In this session, Joel will share how CATCH has developed one of the UK's largest welding, pipefitting and fabrication training facilities, the impact of its employer-led approach to skills development, and how collaboration between industry and education is helping build the workforce needed to deliver the UK's future engineering and decarbonisation ambitions.

Our industry expert:

Joel Broddle

Meet the speaker:

Joel Broddle is Head of Welding and Pipe Fitting at CATCH and has dedicated his career to developing the next generation of engineering talent. Working closely with employers across the UK, he combines industry knowledge with a passion for vocational education to deliver training that meets the needs of modern manufacturing. Joel is a strong advocate for apprenticeships, WorldSkills competitions and employer collaboration, believing that inspiring young people and building industry partnerships are key to securing the future of engineering. Through his leadership, he continues to champion excellence in welding education and skills development.

• Join online A friendly, low-pressure way to see what the branch is like (join even if you don’t know anyone.)
• Meet peers virtually and make useful connections wherever you join from. It’s a welcoming, inclusive space for new voices and first-time attendees.
• Practical takeaways you can use straight away, shared by people working in the industry right now. Accessible to all members.
• Interactive discussion and Q&A with questions taken from the online chat. Bring your real questions and get honest, helpful answers.
• Get involved at your own pace. Attend online, and help shape what the branch does next.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.