The NextGen and Making Engineering Hot (MEH) programmes use role models to bring engineering careers to life for school children from the ages of 6 to 18 years old.

We believe that young people should be empowered to make informed decisions about their future. Our tailor made workshops are a resource for teachers and careers advisers. The time spent with students is used to inform, enthuse and motivate all who attend. We also partner with engineering employers to give young people exposure to engineering careers, through work experience.

How to become a Making Engineering Hot champion

Becoming a role model is simple and not demanding. Our role models come from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from students to experienced engineers and are of all ethnicities. Participation in our events can be a 10 minute presentation on your career path, a project or you can simply assist in a workshop or actively mentoring a group of young people on a weekend.

Being a role model also counts as a competency for engineers applying to become a chartered engineer.

Register as a Making Engineering Hot Champion by completing our online form. You will be offered a two hour training session and DBS check.

How can my organisation get involved?

We believe that the best way to attract the future diverse workforce is by engaging with them as early as possible. Engineering is vast and it is often difficult for young people to navigate. Your participation can offer them an insight into the business world. These range from participation in our workshops to offering work placements.

We offer a number of packages that we would like to discuss with you. Please contact us to register your interest.

Register your interest by emailing us at [email protected]

NextGen aims to create a positive perception of engineering among young people by presenting it in an exciting, vibrant and informative way. Our focus is to promote engineering to young people in primary and secondary schools within under-represented communities in Scotland.

Inspired by the AFBE-UK Making Engineering Hot (MEH)campaign in England, NextGen seeks to provide STEM careers inspiration for young people and to support teachers in delivering information that helps students understand the range of modern engineering career paths and the value employers place on STEM subjects.

To find out more about upcoming NextGen events please visit the AFBE-UK Scotland events page.

The Ignite Programme is motorsport focused STEM outreach initiative for high school students from minority or deprived backgrounds. Its mission is to inspire and empower the next generation innovators by introducing them to the possibilities of careers in the motorsport industry. Through interactive, hands-on activities and exposure to industry professionals the participants explore the wide range of engineering and STEM applications that power the sport. 

The programme originated from a partnership with Mission 44 to help tackle the challenges of accessibility, diversity, and inclusion within the motorsport industry. The Ignite Programme aims to break barriers, spark curiosity, and drive positive change by providing young people the space and opportunity to dream big and achieve their goals.

For Schools

Ignite partners with schools across the region to bring the motorsport industry to life in the classroom. If you think your school would be a great fit, please get in touch with our team.

For Sponsors and Industry Professionals
We’re always looking for passionate individuals and organizations to support our mission. Whether through sponsorship,, volunteering, guest speaking, or providing resources, your contribution can make a lasting impact on the next generation.

Reach out to our programme leads to learn more about how you can get involved:

Edinburgh

Programme Lead: Thomas Johnstone, [email protected]

Birmingham

Programme Lead: Maia Rowe-Sampson, [email protected]

We believe that the best way to attract the future diverse workforce is by engaging with them as early as possible. Engineering is vast and it is often difficult for young people to navigate. Your participation can offer them an insight into the business world. These range from participation in our workshops to offering work placements.

We offer a number of packages that we would like to discuss with you. Please contact us to register your interest by emailing us at [email protected] and [email protected]

Transition is a series of workshops to prepare students for the world of work.

Each workshop features:

• Individual Interviews and immediate feedback by industry professionals.
• Group work role plays mirroring the real corporate company interview procedure.
• Opportunities to get internship/graduate recruitment offers.
• Offers for top performers to have job application ?make overs? free of charge by AFBE-UK.
• AFBE-UK enrolment and subsequent access to all the networking / advice experienced engineers can provide.

How to get involved with Transition

• Students: Register to attend an event by checking out our events page for upcoming upcoming events.
• Engineering Professionals: Become a volunteer at our next Transition event.

How Transition can support your company sustainability targets?

• The scheme provides a wider pool of talent who are better equipped to take on job roles.
• Contact with talented diverse students who would be great investment for the future.
• We provide certificate of participation to all participating companies and individuals which can be used as evidence to support your diversity and sustainability targets.
• Become a corporate member of AFBE-UK, sponsor an event or provide volunteers for a Transition event.

Email us at [email protected]

Real projects is held during university academic term time and is open to students and professionals with a keen interest in engineering projects, developments and best practices. Our vision is to empower engineers to understand the challenges in the industry today.

Each event features:

• Technical lectures.
• Interactive sessions.
• Seminars on current relevant engineering topics.

The talks are presented in a lunch and learn format.

How to get involved with Real projects?

• Volunteer as a speaker on topic of interest to boost your confidence and present your views in less formal environment.
• Host a Real Projects seminar in your organisation
• Sponsor a Real Projects seminar.

AFBE-UK members can enrol by sending email to us at [email protected]

All our mentors are trained individuals who can assist and support you on making decisions, reviewing your CV in advance of an application, helping you prepare for an interview, informal support towards your chartership application or even progessing to a different role within or outside your organisation. We can connect you with dicipline specific mentors who can provide you with invaluable advice and connections. If you like to become a mentor please contact us.

We believe that the best way to attract the future diverse workforce is by engaging with them as early as possible. Engineering is vast and it is often difficult for young people to navigate. Your participation can offer them an insight into the business world. These range from participation in our workshops to offering work placements.

Register your interest by emailing us at [email protected] and [email protected]