Enspire City

Enspire City is an interactive platform designed for young people aged 8-14, where they can explore a futuristic virtual city while solving environmental challenges using cutting-edge technology solutions. Focused on inspiring interest in STEM, Enspire City introduces key engineering principles and demonstrates how these can contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.

Project details

Why are we doing this project?

The engineering sector faces a skills gap, especially among SMEs struggling to attract talent, while schools find it hard to keep up with rapid technological advancements. Many students lack awareness of STEM careers and visible role models. Enspire City aims to bridge this gap by introducing key engineering concepts and showcasing diverse career opportunities.

About the project

Enspire City is a free interactive platform where young people aged 8-14 can safely explore a futuristic virtual city, featuring real-world examples of engineering careers and showcasing engineers who are making a positive impact by promoting greener, more sustainable futures. The virtual city highlights sectors like vertical farming, automotive, aerospace, and space, as well as highlighting pathways into various STEM careers.

Project lead

Tabby Hanlon-Scott

Sector Engagement Lead

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Project status

Enspire City was launched in November 2023, featuring key sectors and interactive activities to engage students.

Enspire City is accessible through a dedicated website, featuring videos and demo trailers to demonstrate its functionality and engage students. Designed to align with UK curriculums, UN Sustainability Goals and the Gatsby Benchmarks, Enspire City also includes presentations and supporting resources for facilitators delivering sessions.

We are now in the process of actively marketing and promoting the resource to schools, careers hubs, STEM organisations, and alternative provision, including SEND schools and hospital schools. This outreach aims to broaden the tool’s reach and ensure students from diverse backgrounds have access to this valuable STEM resource.

Enginuity provides access to advice & solutions to help employers close skills gaps

Enginuity now features three new skills solutions for UK engineering and manufacturing employers – Role Explorer, Skills Comparator and Enspire City, published in a Plant & Works Engineering article.

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

Enginuity launches the Enspire City online tool to help showcase real-world engineering and manufacturing careers to young people.

Project outputs

100%

of players feel that they learnt something new about the engineering and manufacturing sector.

92%

of students stated they knew more about engineering after using Enspire City.

97%

of students felt engineering could save the world after using Enspire City.

2/3

of students were more interested in becoming engineers after using Enspire City.

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