Young people now regard becoming a doctor, inventor and engineer as ‘cooler’ than being a TV presenter after witnessing the outstanding feats NHS workers and engineers have performed in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.
Those aged 10-18 years old have taken inspiration from engineers and healthcare professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic to enhance their perceptions of real and life-changing engineering and science to consider these roles for future careers. More than half (52%) of those surveyed for the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) are now feeling inspired to…
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