Are you 16–25 and interested in engineering or sustainability? Build practical skills, boost your CV and explore future careers.

Interested in engineering, sustainability or green careers, but not sure where to start?

Building Futures is a free, hands-on 3-day programme for young people aged 16–25, designed to help you discover career opportunities, develop practical skills and gain experience you can use when applying for future jobs, apprenticeships or further study.

You don't need any previous engineering experience or technical knowledge. The programme is designed to give you the chance to try things for yourself, meet people working in the sector and explore where your own skills and interests could take you.

What will you do?

Across the three days, you'll take part in practical and interactive activities exploring both engineering and sustainability.

You'll:

Take part in a hands-on engineering build and design challenge

Work with others to solve a real-world sustainability problem

Explore careers in engineering, renewable energy, sustainability, manufacturing and other growing industries

Learn about different routes into these careers, including apprenticeships, college, university and entry-level opportunities

Meet and hear from people who currently work within engineering and sustainability

Identify the skills you're developing through practical activities

Receive support to strengthen your CV and employability skills

Develop your confidence in teamwork, communication, problem-solving and presenting ideas

Get guidance on your next steps and future opportunities

Hear from people working in the industry

Throughout the programme, you'll have opportunities to speak with people working in engineering, sustainability and related sectors.

You'll be able to ask questions about what their jobs are really like, how they got started, the skills employers are looking for and the different routes available to you.

Build experience for your CV

The programme isn't just about learning about careers — you'll gain practical experience that you can talk about in future applications and interviews.

By completing the team engineering challenge, you'll be able to demonstrate skills including:

Teamwork • Problem-solving • Communication • Creativity • Planning • Engineering design • Sustainability awareness

We'll help you recognise these skills and show you how to include them on your CV.

Before the programme

Before the course begins, each participant will have a short 10-minute welcome call with a member of the Make More CIC team.

This is simply an opportunity for us to get to know you, understand what you'd like to get from the programme and make sure we can support you to have the best possible experience.

Who is this programme for?

Building Futures is suitable for young people aged 16–25 who:

Are curious about engineering, sustainability or green careers

Want to try something practical and creative

Would like to improve their CV or gain new experience

Want to build their confidence and workplace skills

Are unsure what career they would like to pursue and want to explore different options

Would like to meet people working in growing industries

You do not need any previous experience or qualifications in engineering or sustainability to take part.

What you'll leave with

By the end of the programme, you'll have:

Completed a practical engineering and sustainability project

Gained experience you can add to your CV

Explored a range of future career pathways

Met people working within the sector

Identified your own strengths and transferable skills

Created clear next steps towards your future

Received a certificate of participation

Places are limited, so register your interest to secure your place.

Building Futures is delivered by Make More CIC, supporting young people to develop skills, explore opportunities and build brighter futures.

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