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Driving change so more young people choose engineering and tech careers https://www.engineeringuk.com
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Scotland is home to 8% of the UK’s engineering & tech workforce! With Modern Apprenticeships & SVQs, why not inspire students to explore these options this #ScotCareersWeek25? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47LesnC

If you shared your story for #TEWeek25, share it for #ScotCareersWeek25 too!
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Tomorrow’s Engineers Week is here! We're aiming to encourage 55,000+ young people this year to develop their passion for engineering. Join us and share your stories: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/tomorrow-s-engineers-week-2025/
#TEWeek25
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Engineering is vital to tackling climate change and the UK needs up to 725,000 new green jobs! With 64% of young people interested in climate issues, let's inspire them this #GreenCareersWeek
Learn more: https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/green-careers-week/ #GCW2025
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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It’s #NationalEngineeringDay! What could your role look like in 25 years?
Take a look at the new the AI-Z of Engineering guide launched by @raeng.org.uk and find out!
Learn about the day: https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/national-engineering-day/
#EngineeringCareers
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Green careers are growing! Ads for 'green jobs' are up by 55% in 5 years. We're supporting #GreenCareersWeek to raise aspirations in green engineering & tech. Share your impact & inspire the next gen. Info: https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/green-careers-week/ #GCW2025
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November 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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8 in 10 parents support their child pursuing engineering careers, yet many feel unsure about giving advice. With #NationalEngineeringDay next week, let’s share how engineering shapes society.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qzVZmj
#EngineeringCareers
1 Week to go National Engineering Day 5 November 2025
October 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Tim Bradbury in the latest episode of STEM Community Live, from @stemlearning.bsky.social, talks to our CEO Dr Hilary Leevers about the upcoming Tomorrow's Engineers Week, and what you can do to get involved. community.stem.org.uk/blogs/tim-br... community.stem.org.uk/blogs/tim-br...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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T Levels are a win-win!

Employers gain fresh talent, boost productivity, and build more diverse teams. Just ask Lyndhurst Precision, Redpack Packaging Machinery & R&B Switchgear Group.

Learn more: engineeringuk.com/t-levels-week/

#TLevelsWeek #TLevelSuccessStories #TomorrowsTalentToday
“There's an industry shortage of young people coming through the industry, so bringing T Level students in is trying to fill that gap in the market. It has been a success.” Andy Wilding, Technical Manager, Lyndhurst Precision "Our T Level students added value to the business because they were doing real work.” Gary Howard, General Manager, Redpack Packaging Machinery “Over the past 2 years we've hosted 12 T Level placement students, and taken 5 of them on." Gavin Chadwick, Technical & Training Manager at R&B Switchgear Group
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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“I want to be an engineer.” That’s the impact of T Level placements. Students share how T Levels are transforming their futures – and how they could support your business too.
✅ Build real-world skills
🚀 Gain emerging talent
Watch now! #TLevels #TLevelsWeek #Engineering
October 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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We know from the Science Education Tracker that parents are the most consulted source of careers information by young people. Our new report What parents know about engineering and technology, is published today and looks at parental attitudes and knowledge.
https://www.engineeringuk.com/parents
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October 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Massive thanks to our Corporate Members for joining last week’s Business & Industry Panel at E.on's Blackburn Meadows plant where waste wood is converted into energy! Great discussion and insights on #SocialValue and a fab tour led by E.ON apprentices #NetZero #SocialImpact
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October 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Closing the #GenderPathways into engineering and technology event today, our CEO Dr Hilary Leevers said: "I am so incredibly impressed, appreciative, and delighted by this collective and what has been achieved since we set the task and finish groups in February."
https://bit.ly/3IWXF8w

Participants at today's Gender Pathways into engineering and technology in-person event. Participants at today's Gender Pathways into engineering and technology in-person event.
October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Wrapping up the morning sessions at today's #GenderPathways event our CEO Dr Hilary Leevers noted the feeling of being in a more positive position than October last year. There has been an increase in uptake in higher education, and there is positive government interest in the issue.
Dr Hilary Leevers wrapping up the morning sessions at the "Gender pathways into engineering and technology in-person" event Participants at the "Gender pathways into engineering and technology in-person" event Participants at the "Gender pathways into engineering and technology in-person" event Participants at the "Gender pathways into engineering and technology in-person" event
October 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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We're delighted to be taking part in the #GenderPathways into engineering and technology in-person event, today at the @raeng.org.uk. This partnership is led by ourselves with @wearebcs.bsky.social, @raeng.org.uk, @wes1919.bsky.social and WISE.
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The Gender Pathways into engineering and technology in-person event, taking place 6 October at the Royal Academy of Engineering.
October 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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🎉 Neon is 5! Neon has helped more than 1,600 teachers bring #STEM to life with inspiring, quality-assured activities. Huge thanks to our partners and educators! Here's to deepening impact https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/happy-birthday-neon/ #STEMeducation #TeachersMatter
September 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Launching today! We partnered with @mediaplanetukie.bsky.social for the #OurFutureWorkforce2025 campaign – aiming to educate on how we can prepare the next generation of talent to meet the evolving skills demands. Visit https://bit.ly/3Vg3pwR or find a copy inside today's @theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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#NationalInclusionWeek 2025 is here! The theme #NowIsTheTime is a call to act now for a more inclusive future in engineering & tech. Explore the data: https://bit.ly/46npajl
Let’s celebrate progress while pushing forward #NationalInclusionWeek
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September 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Could T Level industry placements help future-proof your business?
👉 Swipe and see how electronics engineering firm R&B Switchgear Group successfully used T Level industry placements as a means to recruit 5 new staff members AND boost productivity. https://employers.tlevels.gov.uk/hc/en-gb
August 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Do you know a young innovator? The Engineer magazine’s 2025 Collaborate to Innovate awards #C2IAwards is on the look-out for the UK’s most inspiring young engineers and school engineering projects. Find out more here awards.theengineer.co.uk and share with your networks!
August 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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📢Calling all small business owners! ‪@fsb-uk.bsky.social need YOUR views on the future of skills, whether it’s apprenticeships, in-work training or engaging with schools. Your insights will help shape key policy recommendations. Take the 10 minute survey now 🔗 www.unbrandedfsbbigvoice.uk/c/r/Skills
July 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Share with your networks! Secondary schools which meet our priority schools criteria can apply for £650 bursaries to put towards Neon activities or to run a Big Bang at School. They can find out more and apply here:
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STEM funding for schools! We offer bursaries of £650 for eligible secondary schools to host or take part in STEM activities. Apply by 31 July to inspire your students with STEM.
June 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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We're pleased to announce the dates for #TEWeek25 later this year! Read more:
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Tomorrow's Engineers Week 10 to 14 November 2025. Register now.
April 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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For #EarthDay read our recently updated Net zero workforce report. It summarises recent reports on the green jobs and engineering skills required to meet the challenge of meeting Net zero & presents recommendations for addressing some of the issues found. www.engineeringuk.com/research-and...
April 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Beatrice Barleon, responds to the Spring Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, by calling for more to be done to address the financial barriers young people face with vocational routes into engineering & technology.
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EngineeringUK Response to the Spring Statement 26 March 2025
March 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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More #employers are exploring the benefits of #TLevels. To help navigate everything from legal responsibilities to internal business cases, the Department for Education & Strategic Development Network (SDN) have some FREE events to help. Find out more employers.tlevels.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/sec...
March 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM