Teaching scheme inspires young engineers

The Post-16 Engineering project sees A-level students from King Edward VII School in Sheffield using the university’s engineering facilities and equipment, and receiving tuition in physics, design and technology and chemistry for three days of the week. Sue Forder, project manager, said: “The engineering industry is rapidly changing and requires employees with the passion and skills to take it forward. Young people can be inspired to become employees and founders of engineering industries.” Sheffield Hallam is the first UK university to be involved in this scheme, which began in September. Alistair Evans (pictured), 16, explained why he had applied to join the project: “I want to be an electrical engineer and I am enjoying the variety of working in different learning environments and also visiting companies.”