Engineering Education Scheme – Information for Students

Are you looking for a career that requires imagination, innovation, and offers a positive challenge?

Have you thought about a career in science, engineering or technology?

Perhaps not, but taking part in the EES will open your eyes to the huge number of exciting and diverse opportunities the world of industry has to offer.

What is the Engineering Education Scheme in England & Scotland?

The scheme provides you with an in-depth experience in science, engineering and technology which will enable you to make an informed decision about your future studies and career.

You will work in a team of around four students on a real engineering/scientific problem, the solution to which is important to a local company.  The company will supply an engineer mentor to support the team to apply project management techniques to help find a solution to the problem.

The project lasts around 6 months and includes the following special events:

• Company visit to see the project in context
• Scheme launch
• University Residential Workshop (RWS).  Minimum of 3 days at a regional university or similar venue to utilise the facilities and progress the project
• Celebration and Assessment Day (CAD)

During the project phase you will gain experience of problem solving, team working, presentation skills and project management.

These are real projects, and on completion, many of the outcomes are implemented by the companies/organisations involved.

You will get in-depth, hands on experience of engineering, design and research at a professional level which will help you make an informed decision about your future studies and career.  And it's a lot of fun!