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Engineering Your Future

Engineering is the practical application of science. Engineers are involved in the research and development, design, manufacturing and production of the machinery, products and systems of everyday life - from cars to hospital equipment; from computers to drilling rigs; from alternative energy to communication systems.

The word engineering usually makes us think of car mechanics or ‘engineering works’ which delay train journeys and cause traffic hold-ups on the roads. But find out what they really do...

Civil engineers plan, design and implement construction projects including buildings, roads, railways, dams, ports, tunnels and bridges.

There are a variety of different organisations involved in aspects related to education and training in the maritime sector: specialised nautical colleges and training establishments; universities offering maritime related courses; professional institutions and societies; and industry recognised policy-setting bodies.

Civil engineers plan, design and implement construction projects including buildings, roads, railways, dams, ports, tunnels and bridges.

Workers in healthcare are concerned with the health and well-being of people. As well as caring for those who are ill, there are opportunities to investigate new and better treatments and to educate people about healthier lifestyles.

Working in the motor industry

Working in the motor industry is one of the more challenging career choices you could make. The industry seeks bright, committed young people with aptitude and ambition. It is a place for highly-trained and skilled workers.

How to find A Job

Once you’ve decided on your career, narrow down the job seeking process by selecting a sector you want to work in.

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It's only a job, right?

Well, yes and no. What job you choose to do makes up a big part of your life. Most people work between 35 and 40 hours a week if they work full time, many work more! Most people work until they are 60-65. That's a pretty big chunkof your life so you want to make sure you do somthing you actually want to do.

Have you any idea how varied and interesting the maritime sector is, or the role it plays in our everyday lives? Over 100 organisations have started a campaign called Sea Vision UK (you can read more about it at the back of the magazine) to promote all things maritime and associated careers. This magazine has been produced by many of those organisations to show you just what’s out there.

Lloyds TSB Profile

We didn’t get where we are today by resorting to corporate clichés. The fact of the matter is we’re much more than the solid, well-respected banking chain beloved on high streets up and down the country. We’re a bank with personality. Over 70,000 of them actually. All of them doing their not-so-little bit to deliver every kind of financial service to every kind of corporate and individual customer across the UK and overseas.

So what's in it for you?

Well, choosing a future in construction is a very smart move. For a start, you won't be going it alone - thousands of young people enter the industry each year in the UK, joining a team of specialists who are working together to build us a brighter future.

Whatever job you choose within the construction industry, your work will be admired by people for years to come and there are very few jobs you can say that about.

Whether you’re a school leaver or college leaver, the job search process can be a daunting task. On one hand you are ready to start your professional career but on the other hand you may not feel sufficiently prepared. Suzanne Cameron, from Carlton Resource Solutions gives advice to first time job seekers and highlights the key steps to take in preparation for starting a career.

Case Study
Software Engineer

TONY WONG, Software Engineer, Remsdaq Ltd

“I joined the company as a software engineer in 2001. Remsdaq specialises in the design, development and manufacture of innovative quality hardware and software for use in emergency service command and control systems, integrated security and access control systems and utility automation systems.

Life in the retail sector is fun, fast and furious. There are endless career opportunities and prospects for advancement, but the competition is fierce and the work is hard. Retailing is about selling goods and services to customers. It is the UK’s largest employer outside the public sector and 11% of all workers (2.7 million people) are in retailing.

At Halifax Bank Of Scotland (HBOS) we believe in offering a choice. If you are leaving school and considering your options, employment with HBOS is an alternative that you should hear about...

A good grounding in maths and sciences provides an excellent foundation – although these are not required for all routes to a maritime career. After completing your GCSEs or Scottish Standard Grades, you need to decide whether to stay in formal education or to come into the maritime world through an apprenticeship or other training programme.