PLEDGE - Challenge today, reinvent tomorrow: How civil engineering shapes the world around you
Organisation: Jacobs Manchester
Age: 16 - 19
Duration: 3 days
Industry: Engineering
Application deadline: 18/06/2024
Dates: 08/07/2024 - 10/07/2024
Timings: 09:30 - 13:00
Type: Virtual work experience
Are you interested in how we design and construct the built environment? Do you wonder how we plan to tackle some of the most pressing issues such as climate change and development? Do you ever hear the word ‘engineering’ and wonder exactly what that means? If so, come and join us at Jacobs, where we’re continually challenging today to reinvent tomorrow.
Over the 3 days your will gain:-
- Insight into the types of projects a civil engineering company do.
- Have talks from a variety of specialists, who will introduce you to some of the many different types of engineering.
- an understanding why sustainability is a vital part of what we do.
- You will work in a team on a project, based on what you learn.
Jacobs is solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
Please note: Application deadlines may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications therefore we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
When applying, answer the following questions
- Think about your local area. If you could build something in your area, what would it be and why?
- Tell me about a time you achieved something you didn't think you could.
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Experience You Will Gain:
- • Insight into the types of projects a civil engineering company do. • Talks from a variety of specialists, who will introduce you to some of the many different types of engineering. • Understanding why sustainability is a vital part of what we do. • Project work- you will work in a team on a project based on what you learn.
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