Fri. Nov 1st, 2024

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024, Inspire young minds

Tomorrow's Engineer

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024 runs 11th to 15th November. Young people, especially those aged 11-14, have a brilliant opportunity to explore exciting careers in engineering. This year’s theme, “Power up your passion,” helps students connect personal interests with potential career paths in engineering and technology.

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week provides a range of engaging resources for teachers to introduce students to the fascinating world of engineering.

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Kick-off assembly and film series

The week begins with an assembly that sets the stage for the entire programme. Following this, students can enjoy the Day in the Life film series, which offers an exclusive look into the daily lives of engineers from various fields. From designing futuristic tech to working on environmental projects, these films give students a peek behind the scenes, making engineering more relatable.

Each film is accompanied by a lesson plan, making it easy for teachers to guide classroom discussions and help students explore how their interests could align with a STEM career.

Match your passion panel in Tomorrow’s Engineers Week

The Match your Passion panel introduces students to early-career engineers and technicians, sharing their journeys and insights. Students ask questions and find out how they can translate their hobbies and interests into real-world engineering careers. Teachers can integrate this panel into their lessons to support curriculum-aligned STEM learning.

A. Watson, a Design, Technology, and Engineering teacher from London, believes that these resources resonate with students, saying, “They invite students to focus on themselves and think about their passions, sparking thoughts about career paths that align with their unique interests.”

Encourage and support students to explore engineering careers

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week plays a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of engineers. It sparks curiosity and supports educators with tools to promote STEM education in a fun, approachable way.

For more details on Tomorrow’s Engineers Week and to access all resources, visit www.teweek.org.uk.

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By Fergus McCarthy

Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall. In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak. Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.

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