Rees Jeffreys Road Fund sponsors World Congress “Curiosity Box” to inspire the next generation
The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is giving a grant to the hosts of the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Birmingham to support their “Curiosity Box” they’ll showcase to Year 6 children in the run-up to, and at the event. A Curiosity Box is an established curriculum-linked STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) education resource, […]
World Congress hosts launch “Curiosity Box” to inspire future transport talent
The hosts of the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Birmingham are committing to inspiring the next generation of industry professionals through a “Curiosity Box” they’ll showcase to Year 6 children in the run-up to, and at the event. A Curiosity Box is an established curriculum-linked STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) education resource […]
Building the road to talent: Skills for Life discussed on today’s Highways Voices
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is how to attract talent into highways and transport, so today on Highways Voices we discuss that very issue and hear about a solution that’s there for us to use now, as we talk Skills for Life. This is a government-led campaign that promotes and provides access […]
Government urged to tackle engineering skills shortage through education drive
A new report endorsed by over 150 engineering leaders and celebrities, led by the Institution of Engineering and Technology is calling on government to help tackle the UK’s engineering skills shortage by embedding engineering into the current curriculum. The IET’s new Engineering Kids’ Futures (EKF) report – which includes signatories from the likes of Major […]
HSC urges industry to complete survey aimed at making Highways a Career of Choice
The Highways Sector Council is calling on professionals from across the highways sector to spend a few minutes filling in a survey designed to make highways a career of choice. It was launched by the Highways Sector Council Future Leaders Group earlier in the month, aiming to ensure the highways sector attracts skilled candidates from […]