Engineering UK launches STEM guide to support careers in engineering and technology

EngineeringUK has launched a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers guide to help careers leaders in schools inspire students about futures in engineering and technology. 

EngineeringUK created the free guide, called ‘Advancing STEM careers provision in schools’, with practical tips based on research. 

The guide is aimed at careers programme leads in schools and looks to help them highlight engineering and technology as potential options for students.

Rebecca Healy, careers inspiration manager at EngineeringUK, said: “The guide acts as the latest digest of current research about what works to increase young people’s awareness and inspiration about STEM careers, saves time and helps career leads bring to life the dynamic world of STEM.”

“Engineering and technology careers span every sector, from sport to space. 

“Engineers play a key role in improving sustainability and achieving net zero and they’re in demand at all levels, from apprentices to technicians, graduates to postgraduates.”

The guide was developed along with the EUK education careers working group, which involved experts from a UK secondary school, STEM Learning, UCL Engineering, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 

Séan Harris, deputy director general and director of membership at the Institution of Civil Engineers, said: “The Institution of Civil Engineers recognises the vital role that career leads and educators play in inspiring young people and showcasing the exciting, diverse opportunities that a career in engineering can offer—particularly in addressing global challenges such as achieving carbon net zero.

“As an active member of the EngineeringUK Careers Working Group, we are proud to support the launch of this new STEM careers guide. 

“We hope it provides practical, actionable guidance to help career leads elevate STEM careers both within the school curriculum and as part of a broader careers education programme.”