The engineering sector has “cause for optimism” as greater numbers of school leavers are showing an interest in STEM careers than ever before - but work is still needed to cultivate a more positive outlook of the engineering industry, particularly among girls.
The number of 16 to 19-year-olds contemplating a career in engineering has risen since 2016, demonstrating “compelling evidence that STEM outreach can and does work” – according to EngineeringUK latest Engineering Brand Monitor. Boys have more positive views of engineering than girls, even in primary school – image courtesy of Depositphotos. It showed…
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