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Research shows teachers are evenly split on the best pathways into engineering and tech careers
A report by EngineeringUK – the second in its school report series – has found teachers are evenly divided on their preference for the best routes into engineering and technology careers.
fairly confident’ in advising students on vocational or technical pathways, with 32 % saying they were‘ not very confident or not at all confident’. Teachers, after parents, are the biggest group giving careers advice to young people in years 10 to 13 in England.
‘ School report: What teachers know and think about routes into engineering and technology’ found an even split between teachers on university and apprenticeships as the best career routes in. But just over half of teachers – 53 % – said they were‘ very or
This is the second briefing in the School report series published by EngineeringUK, drawing on research conducted with 800 STEM teachers from across the UK. When asked what the best route into engineering was, 36 % said universities and 36 % said apprenticeships. Just 4 % said vocational / technical routes such as BTECs, NVQs, HNCs or T Levels. 14 % of teachers did not have a preference.
Most teachers – 83 % – said they knew which subjects their students would need to take in order to have a career in engineering and technology, and 85 % would recommend these careers, giving varied reasons from good pay, progression and job security as key themes.
Becca Gooch, Head of Research, EngineeringUK, said:“ Teachers are hugely influential in career guidance to young people, and it’ s encouraging we see an even split between universities and apprenticeships but more needs to be done on awareness of technical qualifications such as T Levels.”
Kirby-Smith Machinery becomes the first Trimble technology outlet in the US
T rimble announced Kirby-Smith Machinery, as the first Trimble Technology Outlet based in the United States. Kirby-Smith Machinery will now sell and support Trimble grade control technology directly to customers using Komatsu, Takeuchi and Hamm earthmoving equipment. Contractors can now purchase Trimble technology from Kirby-Smith, including the Trimble Works Subscription, which provides an easy entry-point, predictable monthly payment, upgrade flexibility, software and firmware maintenance and more.
Trimble Technology Outlets are a new and important part of Trimble’ s evolved civil construction distribution strategy. By adding authorised resellers representing a wide variety of manufacturers to the Trimble distribution channel, it becomes easier for users of all machine types to purchase, install and utilise Trimble technology for improved jobsite productivity and profitability.
“ We are thrilled to announce Kirby-Smith Machinery as the first Trimble Technology Outlet in the United States,” said Ron Bisio, Senior Vice President, field systems at Trimble.“ Across the US and around the world, contractors who have better access to field-proven technology have a competitive advantage. Our goal is that anyone who wants to equip their machines with Trimble technology can do so easily, regardless of machine type, and we look forward to working with Kirby-Smith to make this vision a reality for their customers.”
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