Engineering and technology: key to the future

Last updated: 01 July 2024

Key to the future

Engineering is a fast-growing sector! Discover what the future might hold with our 4-page leaflet for young people. Explore the importance of engineering and technology careers for society and the world around us. It shows how engineers and technicians help solve some of our biggest challenges.

It also highlights where the jobs will be and what skills will be needed in the future. Parents, carers, educators and careers advisors will also find this leaflet useful to support conversations with young people.

How to use this resource

Unlock the key to the future with your class. There's lots of ways you can share this booklet with students. We'd recommend:

  • Lessons
  • STEM clubs
  • Tutor time
  • Discussion topic
  • Parents evening

Age groups

We're here to help you inspire your students with careers in engineering and technology. This careers resources has been designed and created for students in secondary school, aged 11 to 18+.