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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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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Project

CREST Star early years

A collection of fun and engaging challenges, developed to encourage and support young children who are at the beginning of their STEM journey.

  • Ages 3 to 5
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free Bursaries available
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Engineering Educates: Robotics Challenge

Inspire 11-14 year-olds to think as engineers, finding solutions to real-world problems and challenges using robotics.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free Bursaries available
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Workshop

Classroom Drone Essentials Workshop

Discover the exciting world of geoscience with drone technology in this hands-on workshop!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Workshop

Apprenticeships Unlocked

Are your students thinking about applying for an apprenticeship but don't know what to expect? This short virtual course can help!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Workshop

Hands-On RC Racing STEM Workshop

A 1 day, zero-prep workshop where up to 96 pupils design, test & race radio-controlled cars, boosting STEM skills and career confidence

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Chocolate making experience

Learn about the chocolate-making process and the technology involved in this hands-on STEM experience for school students.

  • Ages 3 to 11
  • Offsite
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Team Repair

Team Repair lets students get hands-on fixing real gadgets, inspiring the next generation of sustainably minded engineers and scientists.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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CREST Discovery

A fun introduction to STEM project work! Developed by the British Science Association, students complete either a single activity or a series of linked challenges with clear real-world contexts.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Online
  • Full day
  • Free Bursaries available

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

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