Manufacturers say a new engineering centre of excellence in Douglas is a positive move for the Island.
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, which has undergone a £1 million refit, will be officially opened this month.
Chris Allen is chairman of the manufacturing and technical industries committee - he says a lack of facilities has been a real concern:
The development means double the number of students can now undertake apprenticeships - Chris says it's important to encourage young people:
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