The
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) in Hereford has reached a significant milestone with its first cohort of students entering the workplace securing positions at prestigious companies such as
Balfour Beatty,
Kier Group plc,
Mondelēz International and
Oakwrights, proving the effectiveness of NMITE’s unique educational approach.
NMITE set out on a mission to revolutionise engineering education, taking on its first students in September 2021, offering forward-thinking integrated engineering degrees with hands-on and project-based courses that ensure students gain real-world experience from day one.
James Newby, NMITE’s president and chief executive, said: “Our first cohort of graduates represents the culmination of years of dedication and innovation in engineering education. Their success is a testament to NMITE’s academic rigour and unique learning model, which emphasises practical experience, problem-solving skills, and close collaboration with industry partners. Our students were willing to accept the challenge of joining a new institution and they, like our staff, have worked incredibly hard to turn our model into a reality. With the first NMITE graduates out in work, we are sure our reputation and influence will continue to grow.”
Proud momentTom Newton, engineering and design director at Balfour Beatty, said: “This is an incredibly proud moment for everyone at Balfour Beatty. Over the last 12 months we have actively contributed to the NMITE curriculum through our partnership, with a number of our experts supporting teaching modules, outlining what it takes to work in our industry. With the first cohort of students now entering employment, the proof is in the pudding — alongside our colleagues at NMITE, we have successfully delivered what we set out to do, opening doors to young people and arming them with the tools needed to excel in their careers.”
NMITE students are now taking up a variety of positions locally and nationally and demonstrate how NMITE has lived up to its founding principles — welcoming people with diverse backgrounds who show the potential to succeed as engineers.
The first graduates underscore the value of NMITE’s mission to bridge the gap between traditional engineering education and the demands of the modern workforce. By offering an accelerated MEng degree, alongside a BEng, students are not only able to enter the workplace earlier, but it also allows those who may not be able to afford the traditional Masters route access to a degree that promises to leave them work-ready. These soon-to-be graduates are already showcasing their readiness for real-world challenges, with more success stories to follow in the coming months.