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EngineeringUK Launch Neon, Neon launches to help teachers to source Covid-secure engineering outreach activities and ensure young people don’t miss out on vital careers support In an environment of increased career anxiety for young people, recent research from EngineeringUK found that during lockdown (March to July 2020) 76% had not taken part in any formal careers activity, such as a careers guidance session or an online work experience. With the majority of young people feeling that the coronavirus pandemic will adversely affect the educational routes and job opportunities available to them, EngineeringUK has launched...
Examiner Recruitment, Exam boards, operating under the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), are actively seeking examiners to join their teams of experts for the upcoming summer exams. This call for applications is open to both established teachers and those earlier in their teaching careers, with no requirement to have previously taught a board's specification. Applications are particularly welcomed in Design & Technology. If you would like more information this opportunity please visit the JCQ's "Become an Examiner" webpage for further information about the role of examiners and the application process. Click here for...
Working with the UK Space Agency to create two comprehensive resources, New resources for KS3 and KS4, soon to be release have been based on the James Webb Space Telescope and Satellite Launch Systems. Pupils will learn all about these fascinating, STEM-related areas, get to launch rockets, build their own telescopes and study the maths, science, engineering and design aspects of getting into space and observing the sky and the Earth. There is a wealth of detail that teachers can adapt and link in to other subject areas as well as encourage an understanding and interest in careers...
The Smallpeice Trust keen to attract more girls to their STEM full board residential courses, The Design and Technology Association has a long standing relationship with The Smallpeice Trust. As an organisation, The Smallpeice Trust are really keen to attract more females to their STEM full board residential courses. Whilst some of their Easter courses are now full for male places, they still have female places available on the following courses that will no doubt appeal to interested female students in Years 8, 9 and 10. In addition to learning about these subjects, the courses...
Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, attended a roundtable discussion at No. 10 today hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to address the pressing need to equip young people with essential skills for pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The session focused on pivotal strategies to ensure the UK's education system remains aligned with the ever-evolving STEM and Digital sectors. The meeting had representation from some of the UK's largest and most influential engineering companies. The Design and Technology Association were...
Student Alumni - What are they doing now – and what can they do for you?, It is always useful to follow past students and find out how they have fared since leaving school, particularly those who have benefited from a good D&T education and are putting it to some use. The important skills learned in design and technology don’t necessarily have to lead to a career in manufacturing or product design, and often students find themselves following job paths that, on the surface, do not follow expectations. However, soft skills such as working in teams, iterative and creative thinking...
Girls Go Technical with BMW, Get involved in an exciting programme being run by the BMW Group. The programme is open to girls between the ages of 15 and 24 (minimum year 11 in September 2017). There are a limited number of places available on the programme which will run during the October half term holiday, week commencing 23rd October 2017. Upon completion of the programme, participants will have gained: - An in-depth awareness of manufacturing and engineering processes - An insight into the range of careers available - including technical roles - Enhanced interview and job...
Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers with the Made Here Now new Website, Made Here Now is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of a new website at MadeHereNow.com, containing inspirational videos, success stories and photography. Backed by 37 sponsors, including manufacturers, academic institutions, trade associations, government bodies and charities, the website is aimed at young people wanting to find out what careers are available in the sector as well as Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers seeking ways to inspire their own students. Among the new stories that feature on the...
Abi - Design Apprentice Engineer at Prodrive, Designing your Future This is the second in a set of interviews with young people in key roles in different areas of the design, creative and engineering sectors, aimed at inspiring students to consider career choices and value D&T as a key component in developing the skills and knowledge required. Use these videos during in lessons, for remote teaching, options events and simply to inspire your students and their parents to consider the wide variety of careers open to them Meet Abi, a Design Apprentice Engineer...
Rabia - Business Development Researcher at Engineers Without Borders UK, Designing your Future Here is the third in the inspiring series of interviews with young people in key roles in different areas of the design, creative and engineering sectors, aimed at inspiring students to consider career choices and value D&T as a key component in developing the skills and knowledge required. Meet Rabia, Business Development Researcher at Engineers Without Borders UK Her favourite school subjects (art and Maths) led her into design engineering. She describes how engineering acts as a means of providing solutions to...
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