Schemes for GCSE and A-level Students

The Engineering Education Scheme

The future of the engineering profession depends on recruiting, educating and retaining the most able and motivated young people.

The Engineering Education Scheme is a major component in the Pre-University section of the Best Programme. It introduces sixth formers to the world of engineering via a programme of joint projects between participating schools and sponsoring industrial companies.

Since it began as a pilot scheme in England in 1984, further schemes have been developed in Wales and Northern Ireland. Its success in developing a nationwide series of collaborations between education and industry every year has been productive for all involved.

			Wolverhampton Girls High School working with Rolls-Royce Nuclear Engineering Services Ltd on a project to develop an audio safety barrier.
			Fortismere School, London working with Arup on the design of a self sustaining school in the Ladakh region of Northern India.
			Hewitt School working with May Gurney Construction on a project to optimise auger piling soil displacements.

Make the connection

If you would like more information on how your company can become involved in the Scheme, and on the benefits it can bring in shaping the next generation of engineers, contact:

IN ENGLAND

Carole Rosin
Weltech Centre
Ridgeway
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 2AA

Tel: 01707 393323
[E-mail EES England]
[www.thescheme.org.uk/]

IN WALES

Engineering Education Scheme (Wales)
Waterton Technology Centre
Waterton
Bridgend
CF31 3WT

Tel: 01656 669381
Fax: 01656 662402
[E-mail EES Wales]
[www.eesw.org.uk]

IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Engineering Education Scheme (Northern Ireland)
Sentinus
19a Ballinderry Road
Lisburn
Co.Down
BT28 2SA

Tel: 028 9262 7755
Fax: 028 9262 7744
[E-mail EES Northern Ireland]
[www.sentinus.co.uk]