Future engineers

Published on 09/08/2012 00:00

This year’s results show a welcome increase in the number of people taking exams such as mathematics, which is an essential starting point for those taking up engineering as a career option.

Engineering is of huge importance to the economy, typically accounting for a quarter of all turnover in the UK.

We must continue this upward curve and ensure our 
future generations are equipped with the crucial technical and practical skills that they need 
to build a Scotland that can 
compete effectively and internationally.

A flourishing green economy depends on a home-grown workforce in engineering.

(Prof) John Roulston OBE

Institution of Engineering and Technology

St Enoch Square

Glasgow