Testimonials

• Gemma Murphy, Head of Marketing and Development, The Smallpeice Trust "For the Smallpeice Trust, the London Engineering Project has been an inspiration. Smallpeice seeks to encourage more young people to take up dynamic careers in engineering and all that we can do to excite pupils about the importance of engineering is vital to the nation’s prosperity. With the residential courses, in-school STEM enrichment days, and after-school engineering clubs, thousands upon thousands of LEP students have been able to experience first-hand the fascinating world of engineering."

• Stuart Ellins, Chief Executive, Young Engineers "Working with the LEP, Young Engineers has benefited significantly from the many and fruitful partnerships that we have developed as part of our involvement with the initiative. Perhaps the greatest corporate benefit has come from our two Field Workers whose close involvement with local schools has helped us to develop and refine a variety of new strategies and to introduce many new activities. Our awareness of diversity issues has increased significantly and we feel very well placed to tackle any new challenge. There are also benefits gained from being part of such a ground-breaking initiative. We are delighted to play such an integral part in this programme."

• Annette Williams, Director, UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology "The LEP’s focus on reaching groups which are currently under represented in engineering has provided a natural outlet for partnership. It has been great to share our knowledge and experience with partners and individuals who have been open to changing and developing their work in ways which will enthuse and motivate more girls to engage in engineering."

• Malcolm Moore, Director, The Brightside Trust. "Becoming an LEP partner has helped us to develop some exciting new relationships in the engineering sector as well as providing us with support in the promotion and recruitment activities for the Live Journals engineering e-mentoring programme. We believe this joint partnership approach has provided added benefits for the young people we exist to help."