Going on to University or taking a Year Out?

If you have done your A-Levels or equilvalent and thinking about going on to University then below are some useful links we reccomend you have a look at before deciding on your next step. 

You could take a year out and do a 'Year in Industry', you should definately think about who you might work for in the future or you may just want to know how much engineers get paid when they start work in the industry, you can find the answers to those questions by following the appropiate link below;

The Royal Academy of Engineering Best Programme careers advice and information about programs you can get involved in at school or before going to university and so a year in industry for example.

Inside Careers – with browse the expert and company profiles as well as course providers and a useful events diary for recruitment fairs for engineering.

Get Smaart Engineering Careers advice for students from 14-19 year of age with everything from information about student life and finance, taking a (gap) year out and information about different universities and other routes into careers including apprenticeships.

Target Jobs – How do you get a job in engineering?  Find out what industry sectors you can work in, how much you could earn, what qualification you need and how to apply for jobs. 

WISE – Women into Science & Engineering Campaign, The WISE Campaign encourages young women, under 19 years old to value and pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths or Construction related courses in School or College and move on into related careers.

There are more links on main careers page.