Enspire City: Launch of FREE engineering and manufacturing STEM outreach tool for employers

The Enspire City online tool by Enginuity aims to bridge the growing skills and employment gap in the engineering and manufacturing sector by inspiring young students to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. As industries face rapid technological advancements, outdated education systems, and a lack of diversity in engineering, this product offers an innovative solution.

Addressing the STEM skills gap

Many SMEs are struggling to attract qualified employees and apprentices despite active outreach efforts. The Enspire City online tool is designed to help by providing interactive tools that showcase real-world engineering and manufacturing careers. It highlights how engineers are shaping a greener future, inspiring students to consider impactful roles in the field.

Engaging young minds: Enspire City’s vision

Targeted at 8–14-year-old students, Enspire City introduces them to exciting careers in engineering and manufacturing. The platform features a futuristic city where engineers solve pressing environmental problems and design the technologies of tomorrow. In its first iteration, the city will spotlight key sectors like vertical farming, automotive, aerospace, and space exploration.

Key features of Enspire City

Enspire City offers a range of features to engage and educate students:

• Interactive map and tutorial: A guided experience through the city, showing how engineers and manufacturers operate in different sectors
• Career and role examples: Information on jobs, skills, and educational pathways, providing insights into what each role involves on a daily basis
• Inspiring case studies: Real-life professionals from the engineering and manufacturing sector, and related industries, share their journeys, with diverse backgrounds and roles to encourage all students
• Diverse role models: Examples of people from different backgrounds solving real-world problems, promoting inclusion in STEM
• Fun, interactive activities: Sector-specific activities that engage students, fostering curiosity and deeper exploration of each industry
• Focus on green projects: Sustainable and future-facing engineering and manufacturing projects inspire students to think about roles available to them in the workforce
• Child-friendly design: Imagery and content are crafted to be appropriate for the target age group, making it accessible and engaging.

Inspiring the next generation of engineers and manufacturers

Enspire City is more than an educational tool; it's a gateway to a greener, more innovative future. By connecting students with real-world engineering and manufacturing sector examples and career pathways, this interactive online tool will help inspire the next generation of engineers and professionals in related industries, encouraging them to pursue STEM careers that make a difference.

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