Careers information
This collection contains a range of careers information for those considering a career involving Design and Technology.
What is structural engineering? Structural engineering for beginners
This presentation provides a great introduction to the work of structural engineers. Created by the The Institution of Structural Engineers, it provides an overview of the types of activities undertaken by structural engineers, examples of the impact that they make on society and provides an overview of the types of qualifications and training that you need to become a structural engineer.
Careers in manufacturing: study pathways
Created by Made Here Now, this page contains information for students wishing to get into manufacturing roles. It provides an overview of study routes, including university, apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Go Construct
Information for parents, students and teachers on careers related to construction.
Tasty Careers
Resources and information on the food and drink industry. The site contains information for parents, students and a collection of resources for teachers.
Turn on to electronics
This website provides information and ideas for students wishing to pursue a career in the electronics industry.
Tomorrow's Engineers - Parents Guide to Engineering Careers
This guide, produced by Tomorrow's Engineers, provides information for parents and carers on engineering careers.
The Apprenticeship Guide
This website provides information about apprenticeships, applications processes and guidance on how students might go about choosing an apprenticeship based on their subject choices and study level.
Careers in Textiles
There are a huge number of potential careers in the textiles industry. There are also a variety of different names that these roles are known by. This page gives you a summary of some of the key roles linked to the textiles industry. Note that it is not a conclusive list and is a guideline only. Some links to find out more information about careers are also given on this page. You could also use some of the keywords that are listed to do online searches to get more information on careers that interest you.
Digital industries
This set of three mini-interactive online games from Siemens explore a variety of digital industries:
- Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things
- Digital Twins
Each module gives a general overview of the subject and interactive activities to engage the pupils in the topic. At the end of each module there is a challenge to take away and complete, a section highlighting careers in the specified digital industry and an interactive quiz.
Infinity STARship
Siemens Infinity STARship (Sustainable Technology Autonomous Robots) provides an immersive gateway to Siemens Education resources aimed at secondary aged pupils. By exploring the STARship and the resources within it, students will earn points for participating in quizzes and engaging with the onboard content which aims to help their understanding of sustainability and climate change as well as career opportunities in engineering and technology.
Smart Infrastructures
This online interactive resource from Siemens intoduces the ideas of sustainable cities, decarbonisation and green leaders.
It consists of three modules with a challenge to take away, possible career opportunities in the sector, and an interactive quiz.