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  EUK Education Welcome to National Careers Week 2026 There’s a route for everyone into engineering and tech careers From gaming and sports to the environment and space, the engineering and technology industry is behind everything. It’s one of the few sectors where young people can find a career that follows their passion, makes a difference and earns good money. 19% of all jobs in the UK are in the industry! Did you know that 36% of young people interested in engineering prefer a technical route? Apprenticeships, T Levels, degree apprenticeships… there are many technical routes into engineering. Discover more about all the routes in our comprehensive booklet and help your students find the right career path for them. Download the booklet Hands-on STEM inspires tomorrow’s engineers Giving students hands-on STEM experiences that clearly link to future careers helps increase their aspirations and inspires them to choose engineering and technology. All our programmes have clear links ...

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Virtual Insight Event Thursday, 5th December 5:00-6:00pm Are you interested in an exciting career in engineering and energy systems? Join us for a virtual event with National Energy System Operator to discover opportunities in the energy sector and learn how you can help shape the future of  sustainable energy . NESO are part of the UK Government so are publicly owned with a core responsible for the entire distribution of the UK’s electricity and gas supply.       Event Details: Event:  Engineering Insights with National Energy System Operator Date:  Thursday, 5th December 2024 Time:  5:00pm - 6:00pm Location:  Virtual (link provided upon registration) Why Attend? This is a fantastic opportunity to: Learn About Engineering Roles:  Gain insight into the innovative work National Energy System Operator does to balance supply and demand across the UK’s energy grid. Explore Career Pathways:  Discover opportunities for school-leavers and gradu...

  Engineers find practical uses for scientific and mathematical discoveries. They're the ones behind the many objects, products and structures that make modern life possible – from getting around to staying warm. From railways to robots, engineers are behind some of the most amazing things that we use in our everyday lives. What jobs are out there? Engineering is a vast field , with the industry employing around a quarter of the UK workforce! More familiar roles include civil or structural engineer – professionals who are involved in the design of buildings and infrastructure such as roads, railways and bridges. However, engineers also work in areas as diverse as medicine and computing . For example, software engineers design computer programs and apps, while biomedical engineers develop technology for use in medicine, such as robotic limbs or surgical tools. Electronic engineers on the other hand design circuitry which goes into gadgets such as smartphones, games consoles and e...