Today (5 November) is National Engineering Day, a UK-wide celebration that shines a light on the impact engineers have on our everyday lives.
Launched by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2019, the day aims to raise awareness of the profession and encourage more young people from all backgrounds to consider a future in engineering.
Each year, the day is themed, and this year’s focus is firmly on the future. For 2025, the Royal Academy of Engineering is unveiling the AI - Z of Engineering: a fresh, future-facing guide to the evolving world of engineering careers. From current roles to those we might see emerge tomorrow, the guide is designed to showcase the breadth, creativity, and societal impact of the industry today.
The AI - Z of Engineering will be hosted on the This is Engineering website and will act as an inspiring, dynamic tool to help young people understand the full scope of what an engineering career could look like.
North Kent College offers a number of vocational Engineering courses, with students benefitting from workshops, laboratories and classrooms designed to meet the highest industry standards.
Facilities include a machine shop with welding and fabrication facilities and computer suites with computer aided design (Autodesk) software, and all staff have a relevant background in the industry.
If you’re interested in working in the industry, you can find out more by visting the Engineering section on the North Kent College website.