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The Big Bang Fair

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A new annual fair for children, schools and parents promoting the excitement of science and engineering.

When & Where?

2012: NEC Birmingham, 15-17th March

www.thebigbangfair.co.uk

Useful Links

  • Click here for more about transportation planning and for a list of universities running courses, degrees or MSc's in transport planning.
  • For Jobs in Transport
  • Training for IEng and EngTech
  • Engineers Make it Happen - A campaign to inspire future engineers and help Further Education engineering studies gain a better understanding of engineering careers and the opportunities they bring.
    This campaign provides a resource for Students, Lecturers, Businesses as well as advice on Careers for those who wish to pursue a career in the industry as well as information on the reasons why you should follow this career path.
    Resources available include Bursaries, Promotional Material, Advice and Motivational Speakers.
  • Guidance on 14-19 Diplomas
  • www.jbm.org.uk for lists of accredited civils courses.

Sponsorship

www.ice.org.uk/Membership/Scholarship-and-Awards

www.arkwright.org.uk/scholars/index.htm

Careers information and advice

Tomorrow's Engineers
Engineering UK careers resources for young people, teachers and advisers.

www.cskils.org
Essential information on careers, training and qualifications in
construction- from craft to professional and management level.

www.futuremorph.org

www.discoverengineering.co.uk
An interesting site for school students which explains exactly what engineers do.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/index.htm
A range of guidance and support for 13 to 19 year olds to make the transition to adult life.

www.stemnet.org.uk
A network promoting science and engineering among young people. Sign up to be a young ambassador for science, technology and engineering.

For Graduates

Getting a job

Download some tips.

www.transportationopportunities.org.uk
Look here for information on education and training in transportation planning.

www.ttrecruit.co.uk/
ICE's recruitment agency

www.careersinconstruction.com
Check out the kind of jobs on offer. Contains links to other useful sites.

www.click4construction.co.uk
A job board directly linking job seeking construction professionals and end employers. No employement agencies.

www.insidecareers.co.uk
Information on jobs in engineering. Careers advice.

http://career-advice.monster.co.uk/ and Target Jobs.
Articles on every aspect of job hunting.

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