The Young Engineer Programme

London • Ages 15-18

8th March 2020

University College, London (UCL)

The Young Engineer Programme gives students aged 15-18 an immersive experience of engineering through a series of interactive role plays, seminars, case studies, and Q&A sessions with a group of distinguished engineers from some of the biggest names in the industry.

Attendance will give you a competitive edge in the race for the best universities and jobs in Engineering and a 'super-curricular' experience to add to your UCAS application.

HIGHLIGHTS

An Immersive Experience of Engineering:

Engineers from world-leading brands will coach you through live, interactive experiences including:
Imagining the ultimate electric vehicle: use automotive engineering principles to revolutionise car manufacturing
Mapping a mission to Mars: select rocket propulsion architectures and colonisation approaches
Creating the city of the future: design a smart-city whilst considering population growth, VR/AR technologies and sustainability

Career Coaching for Future Engineers:

An action plan of how to get a top job, starting now.
Coaching by experts on: A-level/IB, university and degree choices; extra-curricular activities; work experience; application and interview techniques.

An Audience With Top Engineers:

Q&A time with a selection of leading engineers from electric vehicle design, aeronautical engineering and software engineering.
Unlimited lifetime access to our depth of expertise. Students can contact us for further advice at any time.

Boost Your UCAS Form and CV:

Attendance demonstrates you’ve gained key skills such as: teamwork, problem-solving, innovative creativity, commercial awareness, and applying theoretical concepts.
Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your applications.

Programme Format:

The programme takes place in a UCL lecture hall and involves a mixture of interactive simulations, exercises and Q&A sessions. A full timetable can be found below.

Programme Fee:

£135/studentfor the full day. Places are limited. If 2 or more places are booked students receive a 10% discount. Enter code GROUP10 at checkout to benefit from this.

For a full list of terms and conditions, please click here.

TIMETABLE

Programme Timetable*

10.30am	The Engineering Mindset	- Engineers as today’s most valuable players - The engineer’s role in global business - The engineering design process - The career: a world of possibilities
11.00am	Roadtrip to Mars	- Solving one of humanity's greatest challenges - Designing the lift-off, journey and arrival from an engineering perspective - Create solutions utilising aerospace, chemical, biomedical and civil engineering concepts - Work alongside engineers from these fields and receive live feedback - Understand cutting-edge leading solutions
1.00pm	Lunch break
2.00pm	Using Engineering to Change the World	- How to progress your ideas from the drawing board to reality - Designing the world of tomorrow - Developing the skills to pursue this career path - Future challenges and skill gaps
2.30pm	Future Cities	- The new world of engineering - Advancing the world with engineering - Debate and explore ideas with leading engineers from these structural and mechanical fields - How to plan for a career in the most cutting edge roles
3.15pm	Electric Vehicles	- What is EV, AC, CV, CAV? - How are today's automotive engineers creating tomorrow's transportation? - Attacking the "range anxiety" problem - Design the ultimate EV architecture
3.45pm	Career Coaching – How To Become A Top Engineer	- University & subject choices - Impactful cover letters/CVs - Applications - Interview techniques - How to build your network
4.45pm	Panel Q&A	- Live panel Q&A with engineers from a variety of backgrounds - Key questions answered - Receive valuable advice
5.30pm	Close

*exact programme subject to change without notice.

Venue

Programme Location

University College, London (UCL)
The Cruciform
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom

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WHO CAN ATTEND?

This programme is for students aged 15-18 who have the passion and ambition to both learn about this career, and start boosting their UCAS/college applications & CVs. If you are a student who is slightly older or younger than our guidelines, then please do get in touch with us to discuss your specific situation.

There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are limited; we are usually full a couple of months in advance of the programme date. No prior knowledge or experience is required to join this programme as we build your knowledge from the basics up to more advanced concepts.

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Support

If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device. You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.