Where did your STEM journey take you?

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A young boy working on his STEM activity in the classroom
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Children having fun working on a STEM activity
A student works on his STEM project
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A teacher helping a young student with his classroom STEM project

History of the Engineering Development Trust

1984
Engineering Development Trust founded and Engineering Education Scheme launched
1986
Year in Industry is established
1997
The Headstart programme was formed
2009
Go4SET introduced to schools across the UK
2010
Industrial Cadets launched with a range of new programmes including Challenger Experience Days and FunSTEM
2014
Routes into STEM programme created
2023
Insightinto Apprenticeships launched

OurAlumni Stories

Juhie Radia, 2021
Senior Data Analyst

“The reason Industrial Cadets is so important to me is because it helped me in my career to actually become work ready. I definitely recommend it because it gives you skills such as public speaking, networking and the opportunity to enter a career with a lot more confidence.”

Steph McGovern, 2000
Journalist and TV Presenter

“Year in Industry is a fun but solid grounding which sets your career path apart from everyone else and is a cracking way to make money!”

Dr Steven Denton MA(Hons) PhD CEng MICE, 1987
Head of Civil and Bridge Engineering

“It’s a fantastic way for young professionals to learn how industry works and the skills required to be successful. Enabling them to capitalise much more effectively on their education.”

Alicia Neal-Useche, 2022
Engineer

“The opportunities through Industrial Cadets have allowed me to get to the job I have today and learn everything about the industry, be inspired and work towards a future in the industry.”

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