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“ENGINEERING OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE IN <insert constituency> A GREAT CAREER,” SAYS LOCAL MP <insert name>

<insert name>MP for <insert constituency> today voiced their support for engineering and called for young people to seriously consider a career in engineering. The comments came after a visit by <insert name> to local engineering company <insert company name>.

The visit was organised as part of Tomorrow’s Engineers Week(#TEWeek15), a collaborative effort by industry, Government and education providers to change perceptions of engineering careers among young people, their parents and teachers to inspire future engineers.

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week shines a spotlight on the excitement and achievements of modern engineering. Activity taking place during the week highlights the rewarding, creative and well-paid job opportunities in a broad range of dynamic industries from fashion, music, sport, technology and film to transport, construction and manufacturing.

Local MP <insert name>said:

‘Engineering is vital to the economy and vital to 21st century life, as it sits at the heart of so many of the everyday things we take for granted. We need to inspire the engineers of the future, who will design, create and innovate to improve our lives. I hope Tomorrow’s Engineers Week will encourage young people, parents and teachersin <insert constituency>to look at the range of careers in engineering with fresh eyes.”

Paul Jackson, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK said:

Engineering makes a vital contribution to the UK economic growth and offers a wealth of varied and rewarding careers. Engineers are behind almost every aspect of our lives, from the music we listen to and the cars we drive to the food we eat and houses we live in. During Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, employers across the UK like <insert company name>are hosting events and activities to highlight the wealth of varied and rewarding careers available in engineering.

Engineering companies will have over 2.5 million job openings over this decade, across a diverse range of disciplines. However, we need many more school children, particularly girls, choosing the GCSEs, A levels, apprenticeships, degrees or other vocational pathways that will lead to engineering careers.’

For further information about Tomorrow’s Engineers Week and to find out how to get involved, visit tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/teweek

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Notes to editors

EngineeringUK
EngineeringUK is an independent organisation which promotes the vital contribution of engineers, engineering and technology in our society. EngineeringUK partners business and industry, government and the wider science and engineering community: producing evidence on the state of engineering, sharing knowledge within engineering and inspiring young people to choose a career in engineering, matching employers’ demand for skills. EngineeringUK leads engagement programmes The Big Bang and Tomorrow’s Engineers.

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (#TEWeek15) takes place from 2-6 November 2015 and aims to change perceptions of engineering among young people, their parents and teachers to inspire future engineers. To find out how to get involved, visit