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An annual celebration to inspire young people with the breadth of engineering and technology careers. Encourage students to become robust problem solvers who are unafraid of trying things out!
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Now a firm fixture in many school calendars, Tomorrow’s Engineers Week is back for its 13th year - shining a spotlight on the world of engineering and technology, and the exciting careers it offers young people.
This year’s theme, Dare to Discover, encourages students aged 11–14 to embrace the idea that getting things wrong is part of the journey. Whether it’s an experiment that doesn’t go to plan or a project that takes an unexpected turn, this week is all about showing that trial and error is at the heart of engineering and innovation.
Throughout the week, students will:
The week kicks off with a ready-to-go assembly and is supported by a full suite of free classroom resources to help you bring the theme to life.
Let’s help students see that mistakes aren’t failures - they’re opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate.
Register now to access all the resources and get your school involved.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Speaking - Transmitting information or ideas
Adapting - Overcoming challenges and setbacks to achieve goals
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Tech We Can Champions are volunteers who visit schools virtually or in person to inspire future generations about a career in tech.
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Does your school need some Big Bang magic? Host an inspiring STEM day filled with amazing science and engineering activities and workshops.
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