Intelect welcomes 2025 apprentice cohort

Teesside engineering firm Intelect has welcomed its 2025 cohort of seven apprentices, continuing its commitment to skills development in the region.

Since launching its award-winning apprenticeship programme, Intelect has trained hundreds of apprentices, who now make up 20 per cent of its 42-strong apprentice workforce.

The programme spans Level 2 to degree-level qualifications, providing clear pathways into engineering careers.

The Middlesbrough-based business was recently ranked 11th in the Top 50 SME apprenticeship employers in England and has been shortlisted for the 2025 ECI Training and Development Awards in the SME of the Year category. 

As a member of the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, Intelect continues to champion apprenticeships, supporting young people and encouraging employers to offer opportunities across the sector.

Lily Brothwood, business operations manager at Intelect, said: “Apprenticeships have always been at the heart of what we do at Intelect, and they’re vital to tackling the skills shortage we’re already seeing across the region and in our industry. 

“With so many exciting projects coming to Teesside, the demand for skilled workers is only going to grow, and we need to make sure local people and businesses are ready to take those opportunities.

“That’s why we continue to call on the government and local authorities to do more to support SMEs and colleges in delivering quality apprenticeships and other long term training solutions, to ensure a talent pipeline for the future and avoid local job displacement.”

Kaelyn Byrne, mechanical design apprentice and one of Intelect’s newest recruits, added: “Pursuing an apprenticeship has always been my goal because it gives me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while continuing to build and apply my knowledge in a real-world environment.”

“I really enjoy being involved in Intelect’s projects and seeing products being built from the ground up, especially when it comes to watching my own ideas take shape on site.”

“I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship to other young people as it’s a fantastic stepping stone into a successful career. 

“You’re not just learning, you’re contributing to real projects, and developing skills that set you up for the future.”

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