Actor, astronaut, ballet dancer, footballer . . . whatever career Jemima Junior or Wee Davey chooses, their mum and dad want them to be happy. If they make a positive difference to society, that’s a bonus.
And, according to new research released to mark Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, they are no different to many other Scottish parents in hoping for a fulfilling future for their young ones.
Nearly seven in ten (69%) of want their children to have a job they can be proud of and nearly half (46%) want their child to make a positive impact in society with their careers.
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Seven in ten of Scottish parents of Generation Z children (72%) have had discussions about how their future jobs could make a difference to the planet and many believe engineering could be the career to make this happen.
These are just a few of the reasons why.
Secret superheroes
As we marvel at the new Queensferry Crossing or embrace the latest mobile phone technology, we don’t always recognise or give credit to the people behind them: the engineers.
Every major development or discovery requires the input of focussed yet unsung professionals, who keep their superhero vests hidden from view.
Paid innovators
Imagine trying to solve a problem that has proved too difficult for everyone else or approaching an engineering challenge in a way that hasn’t tried before – that’s engineering in a nutshell.
Satellites, 3D printing and medical robotics are just some of the areas likely to see huge strides in innovation in the next few years.
Problem solvers
Engineering is one of the few career options that spans every sector, from sport to space, and with that comes the opportunity to find solutions to some of the world’s biggest issues.
Agriculture, climate change, AI and cyber security all need the input of our best engineering brains to discover creative solutions to real problems.
History makers
Engineers – especially civil engineers – get the opportunity to leave a professional thumbprint on the world. How cool to think you could leave behind something that will be seen and admired for years to come.
This is a thought made even more awesome when that something is as big as a bridge, road network or massive construction project.
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