Experience career industries for yourself and identify whether you've found an area to explore further.

Learn new skills and develop industry knowledge.

Earn certificate and build a portfolio of work that will make your personal statement and CV stand out.

STEPS - Engineering Your Future

You'll hear from engineers in a wide range of specialisms, they'll explain how they got into the industry and share some top tips. You'll also complete quizzes and activities so you know exactly what the future of engineering looks like and how you can play a part!

The modules in this programme include:

Introduction into the engineering industry

In this introductory module, we'll give you an overview of the engineering industry as well as answer any questions you might have - like, what does an engineer actually do? We'll also explain some of the different career opportunities available within the industry. In this module's activity, you'll have the opportunity to explore what roles interest you and what skills you’ll need to be successful in engineering.  

Innovation in engineering

Are you inquisitive and naturally curious about how things work? Would you like to make a difference in people’s lives and the world around us? Are you creative, do you like making, breaking or designing things? Do you like working as part of a team?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, engineering might be a good fit for you. 

In this module, you’ll get an introduction to innovation in engineering and the application of innovative ideas in engineering. You’ll learn about trending innovation and how tech plays its part in accelerating us towards the future. As well as this high-level look, you’ll also learn how innovation is applied at the design level and its impact, with examples. 

Sustainability in engineering

In this module, you’ll understand how sustainability plays a part in the design and manufacturing process, with a spotlight on sustainable design approaches, construction materials, manufacturing methods. We’ll also take a look at decarbonisation, energy efficiency and using our resources responsibly. Finally, you’ll get to look at some of the green careers opportunities available now and in the future.  

Future cities

In this module, you’ll get an introduction to what the future of engineering could look like, with examples of current developments and projects. We’ll learn about smart cities, the type of tech/tools currently in use and those that could be used in the future, and the opportunities this creates for engineering professionals. You’ll also take a look at collaboration in the community with a sample of case studies of local initiatives.

STEPS Engineering Your Future

In this module, you’ll get an introduction to innovation in engineering and the application of innovative ideas in engineering. You’ll learn about trending innovation and how tech plays its part in accelerating us towards the future. As well as this high-level look, you’ll also learn how innovation is applied at the design level and its impact, with examples. 

Sustainability in engineering

In this module, you’ll understand how sustainability plays a part in the design and manufacturing process, with a spotlight on sustainable design approaches, construction materials, manufacturing methods. We’ll also take a look at decarbonisation, energy efficiency and using our resources responsibly. Finally, you’ll get to look at some of the green careers opportunities available now and in the future.  

Future cities

In this module, you’ll get an introduction to what the future of engineering could look like, with examples of current developments and projects. We’ll learn about smart cities, the type of tech/tools currently in use and those that could be used in the future, and the opportunities this creates for engineering professionals. You’ll also take a look at collaboration in the community with a sample of case studies of local initiatives.