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Inspiring Future Engineers at Pendle Borough Council's Engineering Festival
NewFebruary 20, 202502:19

Inspiring Future Engineers at Pendle Borough Council's Engineering Festival

Over 600 Year 9 students explored hands-on engineering challenges and met industry professionals at the recent Pendle Borough Council Engineering Festival. Discover how this event is shaping the next generation of aerospace talent in the North West.

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Join Emma and Daniel as they discuss the impactful Pendle Borough Council Engineering Festival, where over 600 Year 9 students from across the region engaged in interactive engineering challenges and met with industry professionals. Learn how collaborative problem-solving activities, including building structures with spaghetti and marshmallows, sparked students' interest in STEM careers. The event featured Engineering Apprentices, representatives from local businesses like ELE Advanced Technologies Ltd and PDS Engineering Ltd, and insights from Councillor Asjad Mahmood. Find out why initiatives like this are vital for nurturing young talent and sustaining the North West's strong aerospace industry.