At Rolls-Royce, it’s not only a celebration of the innovative work we do but also an opportunity to ignite the imaginations of the next generation of engineers.
This November, we hosted an exciting event in Derby, inviting ambitious young individuals including children with special educational needs and disabilities from 147 primary and 95 secondary schools to explore the world of engineering at Rolls-Royce with hands-on experiences and inspiring conversations with our experts.
“We have now run six events over the last three years, giving over 2,500 young people the opportunity to see what we do and be inspired,” explains Deborah Robinson, Group Director of Test and Experimental Engineering. “One of the limiting factors for children is often ambition poverty and this is a great way to really lift aspirations and change young people’s lives.”
Shining a spotlight on role models
Aligned with this year’s theme of ‘Engineering Role Models’, our Engineering, Technology and Safety (ET&S) team ran a range of stalls with a focus on how we design, develop, manufacture and service our products, as well as showcasing some of the exciting, cutting-edge technology opportunities for the future.