Engineering graduates still face ethnicity hurdle

Posted on 21 Nov 2016 by Jonny Williamson

A new report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering has found that just half (51%) of black and minority ethnic (BME) engineering graduates find full-time jobs after six months, compared to 71% of white students.

The report – Employment outcomes of engineering graduates: key factors and diversity characteristics – provides data for the first time on long-term employment outcomes for engineering graduates. In general, the employment outcomes are very positive compared to the overall graduate cohort reflecting the importance of engineers, not just in the engineering industry, but across the…

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