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AFBE-UK News

AFBE-UK's Electric Africa

 

The Electric Africa seminar was very successful.  Guests at the event included the Chairman of Shell, Mr James Smith,  the High Commissioner of Ghana, H.E Prof. Kwaku Danso-Boafoand the Deputy High Commissioner of Nigeria, H.E Dozie Nwanna.A report will be compiled and sent to African High Commissions in the UK. A report will be compiled and sent to African High Commissions in the UK. Pictures cam be found here.

 

  Making Engineering Hot! in Croydon begins  September 2009 

It is commonly recognised by industry leaders that the current dearth of Engineers is adversely affecting the performance of the British economy. Last May, the CBI reported that the insufficient numbers of students pursuing careers in engineering would result in a detrimental impact on British business.

As there is currently a clear demand for all types of engineers not just in the UK, but globally, AFBE-UK sees this as a wonderful opportunity to encourage our youngsters to choose engineering. The project is primarily aimed at directly engaging youngsters within the education system by entering selected schools and presenting the world of engineering in an exciting, vibrant and informative way.

Through our dynamic presentations and events, we hope to provide the necessary advice and knowledge to our youngsters on how to pursue this.  

 This project is of vital importance to our community because:

  • There is a lack of understanding within our youth about what being an Engineer entails, and the wide and varied opportunities that engineering can provide. We feel it is our duty to inform our youngsters of this exciting and achievable career option, which they may not know is available to them.

  • Many students are unaware of the personal rewards that a career in Engineering provides – from travel to exotic world locations, to the personal satisfaction of designing anything from jet engines to oil refineries, to the attractive personal financial remuneration that can be achieved.

Please email info@afbe.org.uk for details.

AFBE-UK's End of year Event

AFBE-UK's end of year event is coming up soon. It will be a good opportunity to unwind and discuss the progress our association and the engineering industry has made in the past year. Details to follow......