NEAA Awards 2023 Donation to Harton Academy to Promote STEM

Ford Engineering Group donates award winnings to local school to boost future talent pipeline.
Harton Academy, based in South Shields, was awarded £2,000 to support its Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) club activities, thanks to the North East Automotive Alliance’s (NEAA) annual awards and one of its winning companies, Ford Engineering Group.
The NEAA Awards evening honoured the brightest talent and outstanding achievements of companies and future leaders shaping the North East automotive industry. Initiated in 2018 to support future generations within the sector, build sector attractiveness and to recognise talent, the awards have donated over £60,000 to date towards future talent within the industry. Company winners received a cheque to donate to a STEM engagement programme or local school in support of an automotive or STEM related project, which helps to promote and drive forward careers within the automotive sector.
Ford Engineering Group, a global, high precision machining and precision component manufacturer for high-tech industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, off-road and rail, was awarded the SME Company of the Year title at the NEAA Awards 2023, which took place in March.