evidence: Attracting younger workers with future-fit skills is also critical. There are many opportunities for the sector to promote itself as a dynamic modern environment to work in. Communicating the role of digital advances in manufacturing, such as robotics, as well as product innovations will help change negative perceptions and spark interest in the sector. Meanwhile manufacturers must engage schools and colleges early or risk losing out to other sectors, particularly as the war on talent is likely to intensify post Brexit.