News & Case studies

Check out our latest news and case studies showcasing the range of experiences, projects, placements and partner activities that young people are involved in.

Living Wage Foundation Recognises EDT’s commitment to Real Living Wage

EDT

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

Living Wage Foundation Recognises EDT’s commitment to Real Living Wage

As part of our dedication to improving employer standards in the non-for-profit industry, we are pleased to be officially accredited by...

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Overcoming adversities and creating opportunities

EDT

Oct 23, 2020
4 min

Overcoming adversities and creating opportunities

Dear sponsors, teachers, students and friends, I hope you are all keeping well and safe in this very changing environment in which we...

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EDT

Sep 3, 2020
3 min

How we are transforming

Throughout the past few months, we have been working closely with our stakeholders to offer new ways of engaging and learning. By...

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EDT

Aug 28, 2020
2 min

Virtual Digital Explorers

This summer, we worked closely with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to offer a free 'Digital Explorers' programme which was designed to...

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Learning in Lockdown students receive record number of Industrial Cadets Silver Awards!

EDT

Jul 16, 2020
2 min

Learning in Lockdown students receive record number of Industrial Cadets Silver Awards!

Huge congratulations to all the students on their massive achievement – they should be very proud. This is the largest cohort of students...

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EDT calls for supporters to join the 2.6 Challenge from 26 April 2020

EDT

Apr 23, 2020
2 min

EDT calls for supporters to join the 2.6 Challenge from 26 April 2020

EDT, like so many charities across the UK, has been impacted by COVID-19. At this time of unprecedented disruption to education, the work...

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Our winners revealed for the 2019 Industrial Cadets Awards

EDT

Dec 2, 2019
2 min

Our winners revealed for the 2019 Industrial Cadets Awards

On the 21st November, the Industrial Cadets Awards 2019 took place in London, with Arm and GSK as the Headline Award Partners. The awards...

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Students receive Gold level Industrial Cadets award at Mazak

EDT

Aug 28, 2019
3 min

Students receive Gold level Industrial Cadets award at Mazak

Since partnering with the EDT, Yamazaki Mazak has demonstrated outstanding commitment to both the Industrial Cadets initiative, and the...

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From assembling a robot to designing an automated arm – students complete work experiences at Eaton

EDT

Jul 25, 2019
2 min

From assembling a robot to designing an automated arm – students complete work experiences at Eaton

Eaton Ltd in South Molton - Devon, which is part of the Fuel and Motion Control (FMC) group, have since 2017 been hosting week long work...

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EDT ran its first joint Industrial Cadets Graduation Day!

EDT

Jul 24, 2019
2 min

EDT ran its first joint Industrial Cadets Graduation Day!

Last month, we celebrated a joint Go4SET and EES Industrial Cadets Graduation Day with First Edition and Big Bang South West Judges. This...

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EDT appoint Stand agency to promote STE(A)M opportunities

EDT

Jul 18, 2019
2 min

EDT appoint Stand agency to promote STE(A)M opportunities

We are delighted to appoint Stand agency to support us in tackling the STE(A)M (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics)...

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The Prince’s Foundation and EDT announce partnership to help ‘future-proof’ young people’s skills

EDT

Apr 30, 2019
3 min

The Prince’s Foundation and EDT announce partnership to help ‘future-proof’ young people’s skills

Scottish school pupils have today visited an Ayrshire estate with royal links to celebrate a new partnership between leading educational...

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Go4SET team win an award at the National Finals of The Big Bang Fair!

EDT

Apr 3, 2019
1 min

Go4SET team win an award at the National Finals of The Big Bang Fair!

On 1st April, we were please to see our Go4SET students from The Kingsway School win an award at the National Finals of The Big Bang...

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Digital Explorers kicks off in Scotland!

EDT

Apr 1, 2019
1 min

Digital Explorers kicks off in Scotland!

Last month we had the first of our 2 all-girl Experience Days (Digital Explorers event), in Auchmuty, Fife. This was a big session with...

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From Sailor to Ship Scientist to PhD in Americas' cup team... to the Olympics!

EDT

Nov 14, 2018
2 min

From Sailor to Ship Scientist to PhD in Americas' cup team... to the Olympics!

My name is Laura Marimon Giovannetti. I graduated from the University of Southampton with MEng first class (hons) in ship science in 2013.

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EDT

Apr 11, 2018
1 min

Industrial Cadets, a Delivery Partner for Futures Day at Farnborough Airshow 2018!

We are pleased to be a Delivery Partner for the ADS Futures Day at Farnborough Airshow 2018! Industrial Cadets will be part of the Careers H

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