Overview
Our infographic dashboards offer a snapshot of the key data EngineeringUK holds on a given topic. This dashboard focuses on knowledge and perceptions of engineering and technology. Engineering and technology jobs offer a wide range of opportunities to young people. More can be done to improve knowledge and perceptions of these careers amongst both teachers and students. This infographic shows knowledge and perceptions of STEM careers and routes in among young people and teachers. It also looks at the impact of some of EngineeringUK’s programmes in increasing these.
Knowledge and perceptions infographic dashboard
Published
July 2025
Who this is for
- Careers leads
- Employers
- Policymakers
- PEIs
- Researchers
- STEM outreach organisations
- Teachers
Key findings
- 46% of young people are interested in an engineering career, 38% in a tech career
- 72% of young people think engineering is a career that allows people to be creative
- 35% of young people are interested in a career that will help reduce the impact of climate change
- 85% of STEM teachers recommend a career in engineering
- 53% of teachers feel confident advising their students of vocational and technical pathways into engineering
