Awareness of Engineering & Manufacturing T Levels
Project details
Why are we doing this?
The engineering and manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant skills shortage, making it crucial for employers to engage with T Levels. These qualifications provide essential skills tailored to industry needs, yet many employers are unaware of their benefits. By raising awareness, we aim to educate employers on how T Levels can help bridge the skills gap, fostering collaboration between businesses and educational institutions to benefit both employers and students.
About the project
This project, funded by the Gatsby Foundation, is set to run until 2027 and aims to boost employer awareness of Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels. We will utilise our employer network and partners to achieve this raise awareness and bolster engagement. Furthermore, a targeted marketing campaign will be developed for SMEs, outlining the business case for offering and supporting T Level placements.
Project status
Enginuity and Gatsby have made good headway on the project, including speaking at number of events about T Levels, as well as delivering webinars.
February 2024
Webinar with T Level providers
July 2024
First T Level Student award category at the Enginutiy Skills Awards
August 2024
Results Day campaign
November 2024
How can T Level students help my business? campaign with case studies from HF Bond
December 2024
Promoting the collaborative approach with a T Level industry placement campaign with Farrat
February 2025
How T Level students can improve productivity campaign with case studies from Redpack Machinery
June 2025
International Women in Engineering Day campaign with case studies from Quantamatic, Lyndhurst Precision Engineering and R&B Switchgear Group
September 2025
Benefits of T Levels campaign with video case studies from Rigging Projects
Project outputs
90% secured placements
Over 90% of T Level students in engineering and manufacturing secured industry placements.
70% employers satisfied
70% of employers are satisfied with the skills and knowledge T Level students bring to their organisation, reflecting the qualifications’ alignment with industry needs.
60% employed or studying
60% of Engineering and Manufacturing T Level students have secured employment or progressed to higher education within six months of completing their course.
9,000 students enrolled
In the 2022/23 academic year, approximately 9,000 students enrolled onto Engineering and Manufacturing T Level courses.
