1. A relevant and up-to-date STEM curriculum Flexible and affordable engineering education provision More and better engineering apprenticeships Engineering in FE taught by experts Provision responds to engineering employers’ needs High quality local engineering teaching facilities Engineering students inspired by real world application of engineering FE students understand engineering careers options Young people progress to HE and apprenticeships where appropriate Engineers develop their skills throughout their careers What do you want to see?

2. A relevant and up-to-date STEM curriculum What’s in it for engineering employers? This is the foundation on which engineering training and skills rests This is where many young people become inspired to become engineers by seeing its practical application Recruits will arrive with an understanding of the most current thinking and processes in STEM What’s in it for engineering employers? This is the foundation on which engineering training and skills rests This is where many young people become inspired to become engineers by seeing its practical application Recruits will arrive with an understanding of the most current thinking and processes in STEM What’s in it for colleges and providers? Your students will be motivated if they can see the relevance of their studies Students will be ready for work in the modern world Students are attracted to courses and providers which promise to train them at the ‘cutting edge’ What’s in it for colleges and providers? Your students will be motivated if they can see the relevance of their studies Students will be ready for work in the modern world Students are attracted to courses and providers which promise to train them at the ‘cutting edge’ Make it happen Employers: review the current curriculum being taught, and work with the provider to select the best content and teaching approaches Providers: invite employers to comment on the development of new STEM courses, their teaching and assessment Employers: examine the curriculum and provide examples of ‘real world’ application for the content being taught Make it happen Employers: review the current curriculum being taught, and work with the provider to select the best content and teaching approaches Providers: invite employers to comment on the development of new STEM courses, their teaching and assessment Employers: examine the curriculum and provide examples of ‘real world’ application for the content being taught

3. Flexible and affordable engineering education provision What’s in it for engineering employers? Local provision which is within economic reach of both small and large firms What’s in it for engineering employers? Local provision which is within economic reach of both small and large firms What’s in it for colleges and providers? An ‘offer’ which is attractive to both individuals and companies What’s in it for colleges and providers? An ‘offer’ which is attractive to both individuals and companies Make it happen Providers: help employers understand how provision is funded, and where the costs are incurred Providers: look beyond full-time day time provision to consider evening and weekend delivery, or delivery on employer premises Both: work together to plan provision, particularly that which needs capital investment and specialist teaching Both: consider pooling facilities for teaching, particularly of specialist or cutting edge skills Make it happen Providers: help employers understand how provision is funded, and where the costs are incurred Providers: look beyond full-time day time provision to consider evening and weekend delivery, or delivery on employer premises Both: work together to plan provision, particularly that which needs capital investment and specialist teaching Both: consider pooling facilities for teaching, particularly of specialist or cutting edge skills

4. More and better engineering apprenticeships What’s in it for engineering employers? A framework which is tailored to the demands of industry A higher quality of new starters entering the business What’s in it for engineering employers? A framework which is tailored to the demands of industry A higher quality of new starters entering the business What’s in it for colleges and providers? Boost to apprenticeship income Potential progression for students to higher level qualifications also delivered in colleges and providers What’s in it for colleges and providers? Boost to apprenticeship income Potential progression for students to higher level qualifications also delivered in colleges and providers Make it happen Providers: highlight apprenticeship success stories in local large and small firms Employers: discuss your succession planning and skills needs with local providers, and establish which might be met by engineering apprenticeships Both: agree roles in apprenticeships which enable each partner to play their appropriate part in supporting the engineering apprentice (eg through mentoring, visits to other companies, etc) Make it happen Providers: highlight apprenticeship success stories in local large and small firms Employers: discuss your succession planning and skills needs with local providers, and establish which might be met by engineering apprenticeships Both: agree roles in apprenticeships which enable each partner to play their appropriate part in supporting the engineering apprentice (eg through mentoring, visits to other companies, etc)

5. Engineering in FE taught by experts What’s in it for engineering employers? A chance to share best practices Increased employee engagement and motivation Continuing Professional Development for engineers What’s in it for engineering employers? A chance to share best practices Increased employee engagement and motivation Continuing Professional Development for engineers What’s in it for colleges and providers? Easier recruitment of students through messages of the skills of those delivering the learning Access to the latest developments and most up to date information What’s in it for colleges and providers? Easier recruitment of students through messages of the skills of those delivering the learning Access to the latest developments and most up to date information Make it happen Both: investigate the possibility of starting a Teach Too project, which would enable engineers to become part-time FE tutorsTeach Too Employers: offer tutor CPD to local providers, incorporating most up-to-date processes and techniques – for example using the New Engineering Foundation’s Industrial Fellowship schemeNew Engineering Foundation Providers: support your staff to become members and registrants of the relevant professional engineering institution – see a full list on the Engineering Council website here.here Make it happen Both: investigate the possibility of starting a Teach Too project, which would enable engineers to become part-time FE tutorsTeach Too Employers: offer tutor CPD to local providers, incorporating most up-to-date processes and techniques – for example using the New Engineering Foundation’s Industrial Fellowship schemeNew Engineering Foundation Providers: support your staff to become members and registrants of the relevant professional engineering institution – see a full list on the Engineering Council website here.here

6. Provision responds to engineering employers’ needs What’s in it for engineering employers? Future employees leave education better prepared for industry Smaller requirement for on the job training What’s in it for engineering employers? Future employees leave education better prepared for industry Smaller requirement for on the job training What’s in it for colleges and providers? A flexible curriculum which better reflects the current needs of industry and latest developments Students leave education better prepared for industry What’s in it for colleges and providers? A flexible curriculum which better reflects the current needs of industry and latest developments Students leave education better prepared for industry Make it happen Providers: if you haven’t already, form an Industrial Advisory Board or similar group of employers with whom you work to develop the curriculum and your offer Employers: do succession planning and communicate your anticipated needs to local providers in good time for them to organise appropriate provision. Employers: perform a training needs analysis and discuss the skills gaps in your current workforce with local providers and funders Employers: inform local providers and funders of your hard-to-fill vacancies, in case they can quickly meet your needs from current provision and students Make it happen Providers: if you haven’t already, form an Industrial Advisory Board or similar group of employers with whom you work to develop the curriculum and your offer Employers: do succession planning and communicate your anticipated needs to local providers in good time for them to organise appropriate provision. Employers: perform a training needs analysis and discuss the skills gaps in your current workforce with local providers and funders Employers: inform local providers and funders of your hard-to-fill vacancies, in case they can quickly meet your needs from current provision and students

7. High quality local engineering teaching facilities What’s in it for engineering employers? Increased levels of skill resources in the local area Greater opportunity for local recruitment Better availability of further education resources for existing employees What’s in it for engineering employers? Increased levels of skill resources in the local area Greater opportunity for local recruitment Better availability of further education resources for existing employees What’s in it for colleges and providers? Improved reputation with students and parents Easier recruitment of young people, drawn by access to the latest and best facilities and technology What’s in it for colleges and providers? Improved reputation with students and parents Easier recruitment of young people, drawn by access to the latest and best facilities and technology Make it happen Employers: invest in local providers by passing on kit and technology which you do not use/need Employers: offer your facilities to local providers during down-time, shut downs, etc Both: consider joint purchases of new equipment for both commercial and teaching use Make it happen Employers: invest in local providers by passing on kit and technology which you do not use/need Employers: offer your facilities to local providers during down-time, shut downs, etc Both: consider joint purchases of new equipment for both commercial and teaching use

8. Engineering students inspired by real world application of engineering What’s in it for engineering employers? New entrants to the industry have a greater appreciation of how the work they do fits the bigger picture What’s in it for engineering employers? New entrants to the industry have a greater appreciation of how the work they do fits the bigger picture What’s in it for colleges and providers? Students are motivated by seeing how their contributions will fit into the bigger picture Improve relevance and ‘real world’ content of engineering delivery What’s in it for colleges and providers? Students are motivated by seeing how their contributions will fit into the bigger picture Improve relevance and ‘real world’ content of engineering delivery Make it happen Employers: provide projects linked to the curriculum which enable a ‘real world’ application Employers: provide speakers at careers events who can talk about how they apply their engineering knowledge in the workplace Employers: provide work experience to local FE students which enables them to see ‘engineering in action’ Providers: arrange visits to local companies which link the content of the curriculum to processes and products Make it happen Employers: provide projects linked to the curriculum which enable a ‘real world’ application Employers: provide speakers at careers events who can talk about how they apply their engineering knowledge in the workplace Employers: provide work experience to local FE students which enables them to see ‘engineering in action’ Providers: arrange visits to local companies which link the content of the curriculum to processes and products

9. FE students understand engineering career options What’s in it for engineering employers? People who were previously unlikely to apply for engineering roles entering the industry Shake the “White males in hard hats” image What’s in it for engineering employers? People who were previously unlikely to apply for engineering roles entering the industry Shake the “White males in hard hats” image What’s in it for colleges and providers? A more diverse range of applicants drawn to a career of engineering Students inspired to take on challenges previously thought of as impossible or not for them What’s in it for colleges and providers? A more diverse range of applicants drawn to a career of engineering Students inspired to take on challenges previously thought of as impossible or not for them Make it Happen Employers: provide inspirational role models at act as advisers and mentors to FE students Employers: provide speakers for careers events who can talk about a broad range of roles and opportunities in engineering Providers: seek out local engineers and companies which can demonstrate the broadest range of opportunities and routes into engineering as a career, and feature them in the curriculum Make it Happen Employers: provide inspirational role models at act as advisers and mentors to FE students Employers: provide speakers for careers events who can talk about a broad range of roles and opportunities in engineering Providers: seek out local engineers and companies which can demonstrate the broadest range of opportunities and routes into engineering as a career, and feature them in the curriculum

10. Young people progress to HE and apprenticeships where appropriate What’s in it for engineering employers? More people entering the talent pipeline and continue to progress through their career Larger pool of appropriate candidates What’s in it for engineering employers? More people entering the talent pipeline and continue to progress through their career Larger pool of appropriate candidates What’s in it for colleges and providers? Students inspired to reach for the top and to continue to better their skills What’s in it for colleges and providers? Students inspired to reach for the top and to continue to better their skills Make it Happen Providers: work with local Higher Education and engineering employers to articulate progression pathways Employers: support progression through sponsorship of students and creation of apprenticeship opportunities Both: work together to match FE students with vacancies, to reduce bureaucracy in recruitment, and improve likelihood of successful progression Make it Happen Providers: work with local Higher Education and engineering employers to articulate progression pathways Employers: support progression through sponsorship of students and creation of apprenticeship opportunities Both: work together to match FE students with vacancies, to reduce bureaucracy in recruitment, and improve likelihood of successful progression

11. Engineers develop their skills throughout their careers What’s in it for engineering employers? Increased employee engagement and morale CPD in both engineering and management subjects such as communication and project management What’s in it for engineering employers? Increased employee engagement and morale CPD in both engineering and management subjects such as communication and project management What’s in it for colleges and providers? Support local businesses develop their staff Forming strong partnerships with local businesses What’s in it for colleges and providers? Support local businesses develop their staff Forming strong partnerships with local businesses Make it Happen Employers: support staff to continually improve their technical skills through local provider training Employers: help staff develop wider skills through Teach TooTeach Too Providers: work with employers to plan provision which is suitable for adults as well as new entrants Both: consider how funding initiatives (such as Lifelong Learning Accounts) can enable individuals to invest in their own training together with the employer and the governmentLifelong Learning Accounts Make it Happen Employers: support staff to continually improve their technical skills through local provider training Employers: help staff develop wider skills through Teach TooTeach Too Providers: work with employers to plan provision which is suitable for adults as well as new entrants Both: consider how funding initiatives (such as Lifelong Learning Accounts) can enable individuals to invest in their own training together with the employer and the governmentLifelong Learning Accounts