Further Information
Engineering Institutions
www.engc.org.uk/about-us/our-partners/professional-engineering-institutions.aspx
The Engineering Council wesbsite holds an up to date list of 36 professional engineering institutions covering mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical and aeronautical engineering (to name just a few). Click on the link above to see the full list and select your area of interest. Most of the institution websites have detailed careers information aimed at young people as well as those already working in engineering roles.
Education Schemes
STEMNET is the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Network, one of the outcomes of a Government initiative - Action for Engineering. It provides information (aimed at teachers and industry) about the schemes and initiatives available to enhance and extend the key curriculum subjects of science, technology and mathematics, 'to influence more effectively the teaching of engineering related subjects'. It also manages the Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) Programme. Ambassadors are individuals from a wide variety of STEM backgrounds, from all across the UK, who offer time, enthusiasm and expertise to inspire young people.
The STEM Directories... A new resource for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics community. The new STEM Directories will provide the definitive source of enhancement and enrichment schemes and activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Work Experience
Go to the 15-18 year old section on this site to find out more about the various organisations that may be able to provide young people with meaningful work experience in a science, engineering and technology setting.
Trident from Edexel is the UK's largest national provider of work experience for students aged 14-16 years.
www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/employers-guide-on-placements.pdf
Guide to industrial placements for employers. This is an Engineering Subject Centre/engCETL guide to industrial placements for employers. A booklet for academics on the same topic will be published later in 2008.
If you are at school studying A levels then The Nuffield Foundation runs a summer Bursary scheme to provide funded work placements. These are known as science bursaries but cover engineering topics too. See: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/go/grants/nsbsc/page_394.html
If you are looking for a longer placement to occupy your gap year between school and university, the Engineering Development Trust runs the ‘Year in Industry’ scheme. See www.yini.org.uk
Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) careers information
scenta is an interactive information portal all about science, engineering and technology. The site allows users to read up on the latest news, communicate via forums and blogs, explore career options and find relevant role models.
Studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can lead to more opportunities than you may have realised. The skills and knowledge you gain can help you in all sorts of areas ... This NEW site went live in November 2008 and has lots of information for students, teachers and careers staff about careers in and from STEM.
A range of information about careers in mathematics.
More maths grads is a three year project funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to develop, trial and evaluate means of increasing the number of students studying mathematics and encouraging participation from groups of learners who have not traditionally been well represented in higher education.
The 'Make It' things world has loads of choices - creating today's essentials - like iPods, trainers or medicines. Perhaps, more critical are the jobs developing tomorrow's - carbon-free cars, robotics or cures for disease. It's challenging, enjoyable and rewarding - what's more, the money's better than most.
Resources and activities for schools
Brought to you by The Association for Science Education, the schoolscience site is packed with free online resources for both teachers and students, showing the applications of the science you learn at school from age 5 to 19.
NOISE (New Outlooks in Science & Engineering) has lots of fascinating information and fun things to do. From exciting experiments to try at home and interesting blogs by young scientists, to great articles and details about cool careers, NOISE is a fantastic place to visit for young people who are interested in science and engineering.
Planet Science is for all young people who study science and the teachers and other adults that support them. The site is divided into sections, with resources specifically aimed at the different users who visit the site.
The online guide to science presenters and outreach shows. This site has been specifically designed for teachers and youth group leaders to make it easier to arrange visits from science presenters. Search the science live database to find a presenter to create an experience your group will never forget!
Short Films Real Science! Send us a brilliant mini movie of a science demonstration, and they'll enter it into their competition ...
An independent charity providing exciting programmes to promote engineering careers to young people.
National competitions and a national club network.
An independent registered charity, running schemes to inspire and motivate young people to choose a career in science, engineering and technology (SET).
Primary Engineer is a complete primary school liaison project. Challenging activities - in line with the National Curriculum - celebrate teachers’ and pupils' work and lead to regional and national finals held annually in November and December.
For more information about the Primary and Secondary Leaders Award for primary and secondary pupils click here
Apprenticeships
The official site from the Learning and Skills Council. More information for both employers and young people about apprenticeships and details of apprenticeships on offer.
Providing engineering apprenticeship information, whether you are a business seeking an apprentice or simply would like to know how apprenticeships can benefit your organisation, or you are a young person seeking an exciting career in engineering.
If you live in England
www.apprentices.co.uk
If you live in Scotland
www.careers-scotland.org.uk/Education/Training/ModernApprenticeship.asp
If you live in Wales
www.careerswales.com/youngpeople/
choices16/apprenticeships_training.asp
If you live in Northern Ireland
www.delni.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsni
Sector Skills Councils (links to the relevant careers information pages)
Automotive Skills
www.automotiveskills.org.uk/auto/control/Careers
Cogent - (Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Petroleum and Polymers)
www.cogent-ssc.com/area_of_interest/career_pathways.php
Construction Skills
www.cskills.org/curriculumcareers/
Energy and Utility Skills
www.euskills.co.uk/careers
e-skills UK - (IT and Telecoms)
www.e-skills.com/Careers-guidance/1044
GoSkills - (Passenger transport) http://www.careersinpassengertransport.org/
Lantra - (Environmental and land-based)
www.lantra.co.uk/young-people-and-parents
Proskills UK - (Building products, coatings, extractives, furniture, glass, paper and printing industries - the process and manufacturing sector)
www.proskills.co.uk/proskills_careersv2.asp - soon to
change to http://www.prospect4u.co.uk/
SEMTA - (Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies)
www.semta.org.uk/careers__qualifications.aspx
Skillset - (Audio Visual Industries)
www.skillset.org/careers/
Summit Skills - (Building Services Engineering)
www.summitskills.org.uk/careers/23 and www.goodday.org.uk/
More about the Sector Skills Councils www.sectorcareersinfo.co.uk/
Science Campaigns
DBIS : Science (So what?So Everything) http://sciencesowhat.direct.gov.uk
DCSF: ScienceandMaths.net see where they can take you http://www.bebo.com/scienceandmathsjobs/
Scottish Government: Do something creative. Do science http://www.infoscotland.com/science
