EngineeringUK launches new brand to inspire next generation into future STEM careers

Engineering and technology employs 6.3m people in the UK, accounting for 19 per cent of all jobs, but the sector is facing a huge skills and labour shortage.

According to the not-for-profit organisation, more young people from all backgrounds are needed to create a diverse workforce and made aware of the wide range of STEM roles available, as well as the many different routes into these careers.

The new EUK Education site is set to be a ‘one stop shop’ to bring together STEM programmes and free STEM education and career resources previously hosted by EngineeringUK.

“Teachers and career leaders are at the heart of everything we do. We know from our close work with schools and colleges the many challenges out there. We want to support you in the vital STEM work you do,” Eleanor Eyre, head of careers at EngineeringUK, said in a statement.

EUK Education will provide up-to-date information about careers in engineering and tech, how to get into them and what skills employers need; opportunities to meet and hear from inspiring people working in STEM jobs and the companies they work for; and funding to run STEM drop down days, access costed programmes and give students more opportunities.