Information, advice and guidance
Explore the world of Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) through our educational guidance platform.
Our information, advice and guidance page is a support platform for schools, colleges, universities, jobseekers, and employers. We're raising awareness of the rewarding career options and roles within Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) and electrification.
It also serves as a starting point for students to make informed choices about the various ways to join the field of Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD), Batteries and Advanced Manufacturing.
Pathways into Electrification
Secondary School Workshops
Electrifying Careers in Engineering
Age: Year 9-13
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Maximum Capacity: No maximum
An interactive information session on careers and pathways in Electrification. This includes Post-16 options and Degree Apprenticeships.
Engineering with Micro:Bits
Age: Year 7-9
Duration: 60 minutes
Maximum Capacity: Approx. 30 students
An opportunity for students to solve a real world problem by coding micro:bits and building a mini electrical device. This session requires a computer room.
To book a workshop for your class or school, please complete our booking form.
On Campus Events
Electrifying Pencil Sharpeners
Age: Year 9-13
Date: Available on request
This practical workshop in our labs will allow students to create their own electric device - a pencil sharpener! This workshop can be combined with other activities, tours and Q&As on campus to create a full or half day trip.
To book, please complete our booking form.
She's Got the Power: Girls into PEMD
Age: Year 8-9
Date: Series of 3 events in November, March and the following Autumn.
A series of events to introduce young girls to Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Girls will have a chance to try out practical activities and speak to engineers about their experiences.
Applications are closed for this academic year, please email iesam@ncl.ac.uk to register interest for 2024.
Conference for Teachers & Careers Advisors
We are inviting careers advisors and teachers to join us on campus on to find out more about pathways into engineering. The conference aims to provide educators with up to date information, advice and guidance to pass on to students considering engineering. Sessions will provide an insight into degree apprenticeships, vocational routes, entrepreneurship and employability. You will also have an opportunity to tour our newly built Stephenson Building.
Date: TBC, Autumn term
About IESAM
The Institute of Electrification and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (IESAM) was created to address the urgent skills shortage and training challenge in the North East of England.
With our partners, we’re bridging the skills gap, and providing high-quality training, for those looking to pursue a career in:
- electrification
- sustainable advanced manufacturing