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14th September 2026

Government action needed to get more young women on engineering and tech pathways

A new blueprint from the Gender Pathways collective calls on Government to take sustained action so more girls and young women can access engineering and technology education pathways. Girls and young women remain significantly underrepresented on education pathways into engineering and technology. In England, by age 18, only 26% of those on engineering and technology […]

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31st July 2026

Nine EAL qualifications added to Free Courses for Jobs from August 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced an expansion of the Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) programme, with 72 engineering and manufacturing qualifications approved for inclusion from 1 August 2026. The expansion will help increase access to fully funded training in priority skills areas, supporting employers to address workforce shortages across the sector. EAL is pleased to […]

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24th March 2026

Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills

Industry voices and stakeholders are being asked to shape the future of skills training as a new consultation proposes the merger of construction and engineering training boards. This consultation is the latest step in the Government’s drive to future-proof the skills of the workforce and unlock the economic growth the country needs. The plans will […]

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4th March 2026

EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board. This is the first industry-led comprehensive skills plan for one of the most economically significant parts of the built environment sector; an industry that accounts for 40%-60% of […]

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23rd February 2026

Captivating ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers’ today

UK Power Networks has joined over 400 UK organisations committed to EngineeringUK’s Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, a renewed pledge to increase the number and diversity of young people entering engineering and step up youth outreach. More power engineering skills will be needed in the years ahead as people’s use of electricity increases, with more electric vehicles […]

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13th February 2026

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

EngineeringUK is delighted to announce its national campaign Tomorrow’s Engineers Week will return for 2026. Taking place from 9-13 November 2026, the week will celebrate engineering and technology and showcase exciting career opportunities – to inspire the next generation. Each year, thousands of students across the UK take part in the week-long celebration. From classroom activities […]

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11th February 2026

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as plumbers, engineers and bricklayers as the Government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will have to show […]

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6th February 2026

Prism Power tackles engineering skills shortage and workforce crunch

As the power sector grapples with an aging workforce, with experienced electricians and engineers retiring at pace, Prism Power Group, a UK-based specialist in smart switchgear and critical power systems, has long been focusing on training the next generation. This talent and skills shortage is putting grid reliability at risk, but Prism Power – with […]

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22nd December 2025

Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

The Department for Education (DfE) has published new data on apprenticeships in England. Becca Gooch, Head of Research at EngineeringUK, who has been analysing the data, commented: “We are pleased to see that engineering and technology apprenticeship starts have increased by 5%. This comes at a time when we urgently need more people entering careers in the sector. […]

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All engineering Articles

Government action needed to get more young women on engineering and tech pathways

Nine EAL qualifications added to Free Courses for Jobs from August 2026

Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills

EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

Captivating ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers’ today

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Prism Power tackles engineering skills shortage and workforce crunch

Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

All engineering Articles

Government action needed to get more young women on engineering and tech pathways

Nine EAL qualifications added to Free Courses for Jobs from August 2026

Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills

EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

Captivating ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers’ today

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Prism Power tackles engineering skills shortage and workforce crunch

Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

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