The Institution of Civil Engineers NI (ICE NI) hosted a Future Skills event at W5 in Belfast recently. Aimed at pupils in Years 12 – 14, the event encouraged young people to discover how civil engineers shape our world, gain real career insights and find out more about the work the ICE NI do alongside information on different pathways to becoming a civil or infrastructure engineer.
A team of civil engineers and infrastructure professionals showcased the breadth of civil engineering. Students had the opportunity to hear directly from engineers at different stages of their careers, and the event involved the use of models, hands-on activities, VR and real-world problem-solving challenges which would deliver an experience designed to convey what civil engineering is all about.
Representing SERC, Simon Cummings, Deputy Head of School of the Built Environment, hosted an information point to showcase the range of courses and progression routes here at the college.
Simon said, “This was a fantastic opportunity to engage with over 120 young people from seven schools, all interested in finding out more about civil engineering. The ICE NI Future Skills event is growing each year, and we are delighted to be involved.”
Simon added, “I also had the opportunity to catch up with a former student, now a Chartered Member of ICE, who I have invited along to SERC to speak to our students about his job role and career progression. This gives our students a real life scenario of what is possible through their studies at SERC.”
Find out more about construction and civil engineering programmes at SERC.
Main picture above: Deputy Head of School of the Built Environment at SERC, Simon Cummings (right), hosted an information point at the ICE Future Skills Event at W5 recently, with teacher Gerry Savage and pupils from Christian Brothers School. Pics courtesy ICE.
