Useful Links
So you have finished exploring the careers area of the site and still want to find out more? Within this section you will find links to over 50 organisations all of whom believe engineering is one of the most rewarding careers you could enter.
Engineering Institutions
The Engineering Council website 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 below 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. Find out more.
Education networks and directories for schools
STEMNET is the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Network 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. Find out more.
The STEM Directories... A new resource for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community. The new STEM Directories will provide the definitive source of enhancement and enrichment schemes and activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Find out more.
Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) careers information
Studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can lead to more opportunities than you may have realised. Future Morph has lots of information for students, teachers and careers staff about careers in and from STEM. Find out more.
Maths Careers provides information for those wishing to know where studying mathematics can lead. Find out more.
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. Find out more.
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. Find out more.
TES Growing Ambitions is a website for teachers and careers professionals to share free resources. It helps you find information and practical resources that can be used to support young people’s learning about jobs, careers and the world of work and help them to channel their future ambitions and aspirations. Find out more
Resources and activities for schools
STEM Subject Choice and Careers digital store cupboard (Department of Education careers project). You can access a range of FREE careers resources for teachers and careers advisers. Find out more.
An interactive Equality and Diverstiy Toolkit to help promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers to people with a range of backgrounds and needs. The toolkit is aimed at anyone who is in a position to influence or advise young people aged 11-16 www.stem-e-and-d-toolkit.co.uk
This STEM UK Construction PDF supplement has case studies, entry routes and future sector needs for those interested in pursuing a career in construction, building services and heritage protection. Find out more
The schoolscience site by the Association for Science Education (ASE) 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. Find out more.
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. Find out more.
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. Find out more.
The online guide to science presenters and outreach shows. Science Live 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! Find out more.
Short Films Real Science! Send a brilliant mini movie of a science demonstration to the Planet Sci Cast team, and they'll enter it into their competition... Find out more.
The Smallpeice Trust are an independent charity providing exciting programmes to promote engineering careers to young people. Find out more.
Study-engineering-abroad.com offers international students the opportunity to find educational courses in all fields of engineering, to study in schools, colleges and universities around the world. Find out more...
Young Engineers run national competitions and a national club network. Find out more.
EDT are an independent registered charity, running schemes to inspire and motivate young people to choose a career in science, engineering and technology (SET). Find out more.
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. Find out more.
The Industrial Trust is the leading national provider of out of school and in-company educational experiences for young people. Find out more.
The Greenpower Education Trust - promoting sustainable engineering to young people - Find out more.
F1 in Schools - a multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students aged 9 to 19 deploy CAD/CAM software to collaborate, design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature gas powered balsa wood F1 cars - Find out more
Faces of Science is an educational resource for Key Stage 4 Science students, containing educational information, animations and interactive activities, as well as interviews with scientific experts who work in the cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery industry. Find out more
Sector Skills Councils (links to the relevant careers information pages)
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
Energy and Utility Skills www.euskills.co.uk/careers
e-skills UK - (IT and Telecoms) www.e-skills.com and www.bigambition.co.uk
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.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
The Institute of the Motor Industry - (Automotive retail industry and the governing body for the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme) http://www.motor.org.uk/careers/index.html
National Campaigns
National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) 9th - 18th March 2012 www.nsew.org.uk
DBIS : Science (So what?So Everything) http://sciencesowhat.direct.gov.uk
DfE (formerly DCSF): ScienceandMaths.net see where they can take you www.futuremorph.org/scienceandmaths
Scottish Government: Do something creative. Do science www.infoscotland.com/science
EPSRC: Impact World www.impactworld.org.uk
Careersbox is the national careers film library, a free careers resource showing real people doing real jobs. Careersbox is also home to the Skills Explorer, another free teaching resource helping students discover a range of careers and job opportunities for school leavers, apprentices and graduates.
Organisations for women
The Womens Engineering Society www.wes.org.uk
The WISE Campaign encourages young women to continue studying Maths and Science; and to continue into related careers such as Engineering and Constuction.
www.wisecampaign.org.uk
UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology www.theukrc.org
Famous women in science - This site details the lives of some famous female scientists and has links to other resources about them. It was found by some Year 9 fans of Tomorrow's Engineers while at school!
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TotalProfessions.com is the careers portal that links people looking for a job directly to the experts. Information is aimed at school students, university students, parents and careers advisers. Check out the pages on engineering.