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Graduates, engineers, local employers and industry champions came together on Friday (4 Oct) to help inspire the next generation and connect young people with careers in industries playing such a pivotal role in our future. Presentations and insights from Sizewell C, Group Lotus, Swift Technology Group, Warren and British Sugar inspired a room filled with eager young minds ready to explore the world of manufacturing, engineering and design. Big thanks to our hosts Eastern Education Group and West Suffolk College. Together with our supporters The ERA Foundation, The Design & Technology Association, icanbea... and Make UK. 🔗 To learn more about the Future of Work campaign, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/ebtMNSM2 Yvonne Gilchrist-Mason OBE, DL, Nikos Savvas DL, Laraine Moody, Will Stirling, Kate Finlay, Dr. Jean Debney, Matt Chilton, Richard Bambridge, Josh Finch, Mike McLean MRAeS, Sarah Williamson, Will Bridgman, Jed McConochie

Swift Aircraft were proud to be involved with #futureofwork . #inspiringaviation #stem

Aerospace stuff isn’t relevant to the everyday world, is it? What has all that space stuff got to do with every day things? “… we build a single seat race car, so its not quite aerospace but I’ve had quite a lot of experience with skills that are transferable" The words of Jacob Haseldine, 17 year old Aerospace student at the University of Birmingham. Listen to Episode 33 of the Short Circuit: swiftaircraft.com/podcast #inspiringaviation #aerospace #aerospaceengineer #aerospaceinnovation #pilots #avgeek #avgeeks #theshortcircuit #youngvoices #stemactivities #stem #steam #careersinaviation #youthdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipdevelopmentcoaching #students #inspiringstudents #inspiringpeople

#AirAndSpaceCamp Industry Day was a huge success yesterday with 70 companies and 300 industry personnel putting on a fantastic careers fair for the cadets. We'd like to say a massive thank you to all our industry partners who came and supported us for the day - the feedback from the cadets is extremely positive! #RAFACNASC #WhatWeDo #NoOrdinaryHobby Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Aviation’s just for the select few isn’t it? “… none of my family fly .. [I was] absolutely obsessed since the age of four… There were two female pilots in the cockpit… I spent the whole half hour flight in awe.." The words of Amelia Richardson, 17 year old schoolgirl and gliding instructor. Listen to Episode 32 of the Short Circuit: https://lnkd.in/emT3Qh62 #inspiringaviation #twinotter #pilots #avgeek #avgeeks #theshortcircuit #youngvoices #stemactivities #STEM #STEAM #pilotlife #YoungPilots #gliderpilot #womeninaviation #CareersInAviation #youthdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipdevelopmentcoaching #gliding #students #InspiringStudents #volunteering #volunteer #aircrafttraining #glidingworld #vintageaircraft #motorglider #glidinginstructor #slingsbyt21 #inspiringpeople

Isn’t STEM just for the nerds? Surely all this science stuff isn’t relevant or interesting to your average person? “… over the summer it’s a seven day a week operation .. I can see young people, adults, families enjoying what we do, and they’re having fun with contemporary science and technology. They’re not here to play games, they’re really interested ..." The words of Stephen Breslin, CEO of Glasgow Science Centre. Listen to Episode 31 of the Short Circuit: https://lnkd.in/emT3Qh62 #inspiringaviation #glasgow #glasgowsciencecentre #CEO #leaders #leadership #science #pilots #Engineering #aeronautics #aeronauticalengineering #aviation #avgeek #avgeeks #controlsystems #bae #typhoon #mechanicalengineering #CareersInAviation #steminaviation #stemeducation #flightacademy #flightsimulator #FlightSimulation #FlightNavigation #searchandrescue #Education #imersiveeducation #theshortcircuit #innovations #stemactivities #STEM #youthdevelopment #youngengineers #engineersofthefuture #pilot #leadershipskills #FutureOfFlight #airshows #britishaviation #britishindustry #britishengineering #softwareengineering #softwareengineering #education #ScienceAndTechnology

Are “Flying Taxis” actually going to be a real thing? Is the industry really interested in Electric Flight? “… Just looking at what is happening in aviation at the moment, it is an incredible exciting time .. we have incredible new aircraft and new technologies coming through .." The words of Adam Twidell of the Flexjet Group. Find out nore, listen to Episode 30 of The Short Circuit Podcast: https://lnkd.in/emT3Qh62 #inspiringaviation #aviation #avgeek #avgeeks #sustainability #theshortcircuit #SustainableAviation #futureaviation #innovations #STEM #STEAM #youthdevelopment #BusinessAviation #pilots #leadership #FutureOfFlight #eVTOL #hydrogen #hyrogenpower #sustainableaircraft #greenaviation

Episode 34 of The Short Circuit with MSP Brian Whittle (Brian Whittle OLY) You may wonder what a former Olympian and international athlete, best known for his exploits in the Team GB 400m relay squad in the 1980's and 1990's, has to do with aviation. Take a listen to this episode to find out as Brian tells us about his relationship with aviation past, present and future: https://lnkd.in/emT3Qh62 This is a fantastic episode to finish this series of The Short Circuit Podcast. We are taking a break for the summer and will be back in a few months with more aviation related chat. #inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople #olympian #athlete #relay #aviation #generalaviation #msp #scottisparliament #brianwhittle #concorde #monkton #ayrshire #prestwick #prestwickairport #glasgow #theshortcircuit #podcast #politician #southscotland #aviationindustry #airports #apprenticeships #hydrogenpower #decarbonisation #sustainableflight #theshortcircuit #STEM #STEAM #greeneconomy #greencareers #engineering #computerengineering #aerospace #industryspeakers #airtraining

Do early life experiences really have a lasting effect and influence adult decisions? Is it effective to teach complex and advanced ideas to children and young people? "… I am literally teaching a new generation to enter the aviation job market .. it’s almost limitless really .." The words of Peter Merlin, Author of “Dreamland” and Educator at Southern Illinois University. Listen to Episode 29 of the Short Circuit: swiftaircraft.com/podcast #groomlake #innovation #Aviation #aerospace #dreamland #STEM #stemeducation #STEAM #theshortcircuit #thespacerace #avgeeks #hollywood #educators #southernillinoisuniversity #groomlake #lifeexperience #avgeeks #aviationlovers #nevada #author #theshortcircuit #inspiringaviation #inspiringpeople

In episode 33 of the Young Voices Short Circuit Podcast, Birmingham University student Jacob Haseldine, talks about aerospace and his view of the future. He discusses student life and how his fascination for the final frontier is directing his ambitions. Listen to this fantastic episode with another very inspiring young voice: https://lnkd.in/emT3Qh62 #inspiringaviation #aerospace #aerospaceengineer #aerospaceinnovation #pilots #avgeek #avgeeks #theshortcircuit #youngvoices #stemactivities #stem #steam #careersinaviation #youthdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipdevelopmentcoaching #students #inspiringstudents #inspiringpeople #skillstransfer #nationalspacecentre #scouts #scoutlife #electronics