Engineering

Transition Year students Maeve O Brien, Maire Murphy and Orla Ryan took advantage of a free Engineering Virtual Work Experience courtesy of The STEPS Team, Engineers Ireland in October.

Having signed up for the programme they got an overview of the variety and depth of opportunities a career in engineering can offer. The programme featured live webinars as well as modules you can work away on at your own pace. All students who completed the programme will receive a certificate.

STEPS Engineering Your Future (STEPS EYF) is designed to inspire Transition Year students to study engineering.

Experience overview

The students heard from engineers in a wide range of specialisms, who explained how they got into the industry and shared some top tips.

The modules in this programme included:

Introduction into the engineering industry

In this introductory module, the students got an overview of the engineering industry. They were exposed to the different career opportunities available within the industry.

Innovation in engineering

In this module, students got an introduction to innovation in engineering and the application of innovative ideas in engineering. They heard about trending innovation and how tech plays its part in accelerating us towards the future.

Sustainability in engineering

In this module, the students got to learn how sustainability plays a part in the design and manufacturing process, with a spotlight on sustainable design approaches, construction materials, manufacturing methods. They were also exposed to decarbonisation, energy efficiency and using our resources responsibly.

Future cities

In this module, students got an introduction to what the future of engineering could look like, with examples of current developments and projects. They learnt about smart cities, the type of tech/tools currently in use and those that could be used in the future, and the opportunities this creates for engineering professionals.

“STEPS engineering your future virtual work experience was a wonderful experience for transition year students looking for an insight into engineering. The course was comprehensive in covering many different types of engineering and what they each entail. It was an interactive, and enjoyable experience for anyone interested in problem solving ,and finding innovative solutions for both global and small scale challenges.”

Orla Ryan