We have a fantastic opportunity for pupils entering this years 'If You Were An Engineer, what Would You?' competition to pick up some tips in developing their own ideas!

"When I was in High school I really struggled with STEM subjects and never considered a career in engineering, so after I left school I attended college and gained a HNC in Safety and Security management. For a few years I worked various jobs unsure what I wanted to do with my life. When I learned how to drive and got my licence, I bought my first car which lead me to develop an interest in the mechanics behind it and learning how to fix them. It wasn’t until I was 21 years old that I went back to college to study Welding and Fabrication. After finishing this course I was taken on as an apprentice by TechnipFMC where I am now in my third year working towards an HNC in manufacturing engineering and an SVQ qualification. Although I never expected to end up in Engineering, I love my job and all the opportunities it brings. " Tamara Janssen, Quality Control Apprentice at Technip FMC plc.

The 'If You Were An Engineer, what Would You?' competition - will be hosting our popular Live Online Engineer Events throughout the remainder of the academic year so that pupils/students can continue to work on their projects or, for those individual pupils/students that have recently registered, start work on the programme whilst at home during the COVID19 restrictions.

This interview will begin with a 10-15 minute presentation by a professional engineer, they will tell you about what they do and how they got there. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to ask the engineer about their life and work. So, before the interview you may want to prepare a few questions!

To register for the competition and participate in the Live Online Engineer Events - please register here:

https://leadersaward.com/resource-area-registration/