IET launches online programme ‘Engineering the Next Generation’

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The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style programme that explores the challenges, careers and future of modern engineering in the UK.

Engineering the Next Generation brings to life the opportunities and challenges the sector in the UK faces, the changes in policy and long-term impact on the UK economy.

It showcases the work being done to attract future generations to engineering and the diverse range of jobs available in this sector. The programme also looks into how work experience and apprenticeships play a vital role in attracting the younger generation.

In addition, the news-style piece combines key interviews as well as stories from leading organisations. It will form part of an extensive communications campaign featuring industry partners, as well as relevant journalists, writers and bloggers.

Explains IET director of policy Alison Carr: “Our new online programme ‘Engineering the Next Generation’ addresses the current, most important challenges we are facing in the engineering and technology industry as well as showcasing the huge range of exciting and rewarding opportunities engineering presents. Engineers are creators, inventors and innovators and we hope this programme inspires the next generation of talent, who will play a vital role in shaping our future.”

Adds ITN Production head of industry news Simon Shelley: “ITN Productions are delighted to have partnered with The IET to explore the future of engineering, what is being done to attract young people into engineering and the extensive range of careers available in modern engineering. By examining the importance of engineering we hope to contribute to the debate on how we ensure the growth, talent and perceptions of the sector.”