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Thinking about engineering as a career

Engineering and technology subjects continue to be in demand because they develop key skills employers look for. A career in engineering can take many different routes, and it can be confusing knowing where to start or which way to go.

Get the basics right

There's a route into engineering to suit everyone, whether you want to earn and learn at the same time or whether you'd prefer to stay in full-time study, we have the resources you need.

So if you’ve already begun, or are about to begin, we can help you make the right get organised and make informed decisions.

Know where you’re going

Engineering is a very flexible field and it can be applied in many ways. All the different fields you can work in will probably surprise you!

If you’d like to learn about your engineering career options and decide which direction to strike out into, we can help.

We can also point you towards advice and high-value engineering content related to your career, through our career support articles, whatever stage you're at.

You can also browse through Tomorrow's Engineers, which contains valuable information and a whole host of engineering careers materials.

Apprenticeships

Learning on the job is a fantastic way to enter the engineering and technology industry.

Go to Apprenticeships

University graduates

Thinking of studying engineering at university but not sure where to start? We’ve got all the information you need.

Go to University graduate route

STEM in Schools

Inspiring future engineers. One of the primary objectives of the IET is to encourage young people to choose science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at school, college and university and to consider engineering as a career.

Go to STEM in schools

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