Make a difference with engineering

Engineering is about making a difference by solving problems, improving and designing things. 

 

How could you use engineering to change how we power our world, the way we use things, how we eat or the way we move?

 

Get inspired to consider a career in green engineering with all the content below!

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Quiz

Meet the future you

In a few short questions students can find out how their skills and passions could lead to an exciting job in engineering.

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Explore these case studies

Academic / Vocational

Leading the signals

Lead Signalling Power Engineer on the UK Rail network, Abdul Rehman, tells us about his varied working day and how his Electronic Engineer mother was a career inspiration.

Academic

Getting rid of plastic

Environmental engineer Serena Cunsolo is trying to stop microplastics from entering the ocean.

Academic

Building a sustainable future

40% of UK carbon emissions come from the built environment, and building services engineers like Sally are helping make buildings more sustainable and comfortable.

Academic

Managing energy use

Energy Manager Jaz works with high street companies to provide advice and support as to how they can reduce their carbon footprint and work towards net zero.

Vocational

Net zero farming through engineering

Charlotte Bugden is an apprentice at Bicton College and works on her family farm as well as studying - she is dedicated to making sure that the future of the farm is net zero.

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Workshop

ECO Factory - Sustainable Logistics

So you thought logistics was easy! Get into the 21st century and make your products and factory truly sustainable and environmentally sound!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Project

Skills Miner Home Energy - Education with Minecraft

Interactive and educational Minecraft game to play in the classroom: give a budget to an 11 to 14 year old and let them compete to build the most sustainable heating system for their home!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Workshop

Skills Miner Vertical Farming - Education with Minecraft

Interactive and educational Minecraft game to play in the classroom where students will discover their inner vertical farmer and see how their ideas can make a difference to the future of food.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free

BOOKLET

Parents' guide to engineering careers

Help the adults in your life understand your STEM skills, passion and talent with our parents' guide to engineering careers.

Booklet for parents

Resources for you

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Poster

Green engineering careers posters

A set of 6 inspiring green engineering careers posters showing how engineers transform the way we travel, eat, use, power things, build and breathe. Includes suggested discussion points and homework tasks.

 

This resource is available in English and Welsh versions.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Booklet

From idea to career

A guide to 12 different engineering disciplines showing different pathways into engineering, to support students with their career decision-making.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
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Leaflet

My World, My Future – Where can STEM take me

A 4-page downloadable guide for students of all ages, with suggested STEM inspiration and career resources to explore at home, including podcasts, competitions and days out.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Booklet

Parent and carer guide to engineering careers

Help encourage your child's STEM skills, passion and talent with our parents' guide to engineering careers.

This resource is available in English, Romanian, Polish, and Welsh versions.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Booklet

What is engineering?

This 8-page booklet helps students and teachers understand engineering - what it is, and how it makes a difference.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Postcards

Green careers postcards

A set of 6 inspiring and thought-provoking postcard-sized handouts showing how people working in engineering and technology are working to achieve net zero and support environmental sustainability.

These postcards can be used alongside our ‘green careers in engineering’ posters, which explore the same 6 themes and include classroom activities and homework tasks.

  • Ages 11 to 18