Overview
This briefing report containing findings from research conducted with 800 STEM teacher across the UK aims to understand STEM teachers knowledge and perceptions of routes into engineering and technology.
School Report: What teachers know and think about routes into engineering and technology
Who this is for
- Careers leads
- Employers
- Policymakers
- PEIs
- Researchers
- Teachers
Key findings
- 83% of STEM teachers said they knew which subjects their students would need to take in order to have a career in engineering
- 85% of STEM teachers would recommend a career in engineering
- There was an even split between a university and apprenticeships as being the best route into engineering, with 36% of teachers selecting each respectively
Why teachers would recommend a career in engineering
Because it’s in demand, it’s interesting and it’s rewarding
— Teacher
Access to multitude of jobs and opportunities. Variety of experiences and directions engineering can be taken down – software, mechanical, electronics
— Teacher
