How we can help you
We know all about careers in engineering and technology. From the skills employers want and where the jobs will be in the future, to all the career pathways in engineering and tech across the UK.
It’s important you have the latest workforce insights, an up-to-date understanding of the different jobs and the sectors they’re in. We can help with that too.
You can also find fantastic activities to support careers education. We talk about salaries, hard and soft skills, and what it’s like to work in these industries. So, if you want info on engineering apprenticeships, examples of STEM careers or want to know what different types of engineers do, we've got you covered.
We run our own activities but also showcase a range of quality-assured in person and online activities for both primary and secondary schools. Find workshops, trips, speakers, competitions, events and projects that are right for your school. They all include careers elements to raise aspirations and bring careers to life.
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We are experiencing a lot of interest in engineering careers from our year 11 students. They have responded really well to the booklets given out so far, and they have supported conversations at home with parents.
— Careers guidance lead
Careers frameworks
Our careers team is dedicated to making sure young people are informed about the range of exciting opportunities they could have in engineering and tech.
We understand you need to deliver against relevant frameworks. We align with Gatsby Benchmarks, the CDI framework, the careers and work-related aspects of the Curriculum for Wales framework and the aims of Developing the Young Workforce (DYW Scotland).
How we work with careers partners
We work in partnership with careers organisations so our resources and activities hit the mark.
What we produce needs to be well-informed and high quality. It needs to align with the careers framework where you are and help you do your job. Working with these partners lets this happen.
We want our resources to be available for as many young people as possible, wherever they are in the UK.
Engineering and technology careers
Discover what’s in store with a career in engineering and technology. Explore different types of engineering, the jobs of the future and help answer the big question: why engineering?
Skills and career pathways
How do you become an engineer or technician? Get the answers and find out more about the routes in, including T Levels, apprenticeships, vocational and degree training. Our career maps show the range of career pathways in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Free resources for careers leaders
We have a variety of careers resources. Booklets for young people and for parents, postcards and posters with classroom activities and homework, presentations plus career route maps. And we have loads of case studies to inspire you and your students.
Meet the future you quiz
Could your students explore outer space, protect the environment, design apps or improve our health and well-being? In engineering and technology, the options are endless. By answering a few short questions your students can find out how their skills and passions could lead to an exciting job in the future.
29%
of girls are interested in an engineering career
63%
of boys are interested in an engineering career
23%
of girls are interested in a career in technology
52%
of boys are interested in a career in technology
Real jobs
Hear from real people doing real engineering and technology jobs across a variety of industries. Watch our short videos to learn what these inspiring STEM professionals do, what they love about their role, and how they got started. Every role and career path is different, let your students be inspired by these stories.
Save the date
Make the most of campaigns like Tomorrow's Engineers Week and Ada Lovelace Day to inspire students' career aspirations. Explore our events calendar to find key dates and plan impactful activities. Don't miss a thing!