Inspire a career in green engineering

Find out how engineers help solve some of the world’s most pressing issues and develop green solutions – from food and transport to energy and how we use things. 

 

Discover everything you need below to inspire your students to consider a career in green engineering.

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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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Supporting teachers with engineering inspiration

Engineering is about making a difference to the world by solving problems, improving things and designing things. The scope and breadth of the engineering sector is huge.

Use our leaflet to familiarise yourself with key points about engineering careers to talk about with your students.

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Book these experiences for your students

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CREST Star

A collection of relevant and fun student-led STEM challenges, developed by the British Science Association, that encourage and support children to explore the world around them.

  • Ages 5 to 7
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free Bursaries available
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EcoCode - Cosmic rays with the micro:bit

Code a cosmic ray detector to help children understand the importance of cosmic rays in space and its link to sustainability

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free Bursaries available
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Competition

ICE CityZen Pollution Control Challenge

A fun single-session activity for students aged 14-16 that combines career inspiration, problem-solving and environmental awareness.

  • Ages 14 to 16
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Workshop

Skills Miner Aerospace

Enginuity brings you Skills Miner Aerospace, built in Minecraft to introduce 8-11 year olds to roles and skills required in engineering.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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The Big Ideas Programme

A STEM and enterprise programme focused on sustainability and youth empowerment - nearly 35,000 students nationwide have benefitted so far!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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Big Schools' Birdwatch

Code a bird frequency logging system using the micro:bit and understand the importance of monitoring local animal species.

  • Ages 7 to 9
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available

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