Awareness of Engineering & Manufacturing T Levels

In collaboration with Gatsby, we are helping employers in England understand the benefits that Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels students offer, find out how businesses can engage with T Levels and use them as a recruitment channel, and access best practice case studies.

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Project details

Why are we doing this?

The engineering and manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant skills shortage, making it crucial for employers to engage with T Levels. These qualifications provide essential skills tailored to industry needs, yet many employers are unaware of their benefits. By raising awareness, we aim to educate employers on how T Levels can help bridge the skills gap, fostering collaboration between businesses and educational institutions to benefit both employers and students.

About the project

This two-year project, funded by the Gatsby Foundation and set to run until 2025, aims to boost employer awareness of Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels. We will utilise our employer network and partners to achieve this raise awareness and bolster engagement. Furthermore, a targeted marketing campaign will be developed for SMEs, outlining the business case for offering and supporting T Level placements.

Project lead

Tabby Hanlon-Scott

Sector Engagement Lead

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Project status

Enginuity and Gatsby have made good headway on the project, including speaking at number of events about T Levels, as well as delivering webinars.

We are actively raising awareness of T Levels through employer engagement and our broader networks. Initial discussions are underway in the Solent area to assess its viability as a pilot location for the campaign. Additionally, we are developing a marketing campaign focused on SMEs, showcasing case studies that highlight the benefits of hosting placements.

Looking forward, we will finalise the Solent pilot and hope to expand the T Levels awareness campaign to other regions. The SME-focused marketing campaign will be launched, featuring real success stories to encourage more businesses to engage with T Level placements.

February 2024

Webinar with T Level providers

July 2024

First T Level Student award category at the Enginutiy Skills Awards

August 2024

Results Day campaign

Upcoming

‘What can a T Level student do for me?’ campaign

Project outputs

90% secured placements

Over 90% of T Level students in engineering and manufacturing secured industry placements.

70% employers satisfied

70% of employers are satisfied with the skills and knowledge T Level students bring to their organisation, reflecting the qualifications’ alignment with industry needs.

60% employed or studying

60% of Engineering and Manufacturing T Level students have secured employment or progressed to higher education within six months of completing their course.

9,000 students enrolled

In the 2022/23 academic year, approximately 9,000 students enrolled onto Engineering and Manufacturing T Level courses.