An opportunity for students and industry to shape our future
Tomorrow's Engineers Week launches today. Bringing together schools, employers and engineering professionals, it shows young people how engineering and technology tackles some of the world's biggest challenges.
Now in its 14th year, the national campaign inspires the next generation by showcasing the people and careers shaping the future. Under the theme Shape our future, students will take part in 3 design challenges focused on extreme heat, artificial intelligence and food waste.
The campaign encourages young people to apply creativity, problem solving and critical thinking to real-world issues, while discovering where engineering and technology skills can lead. Career stories from engineers and technicians across a range of sectors help bring these opportunities to life and showcase the breadth of roles available.
Our research found that while 46% of young people are interested in an engineering career, only 25% feel it fits who they are. Tomorrow's Engineers Week challenges perceptions and help young people see engineering and technology as a route to making a positive difference in society.
Employers, professional engineering institutions and engineering and technology professionals are encouraged to support the campaign by sharing their own career stories on social media. Supporters can download the campaign toolkit and find ways to get involved.
Tomorrow's Engineers Week helps young people discover how engineering and technology shape the world around us. We want young people from all backgrounds to see how their interests and ideas could take them into engineering and technology. There are so many ways they can make a difference.
That's why we're bringing these opportunities to life through engaging activities and asking engineers and technicians to share their stories on socials. Relatable role models can broaden young people's horizons and help them picture themselves as part of that future.
— Tamzin Caffrey, Head of Communications at EngineeringUK
