Your future starts here
As an Apprentice, you will already have an insight into how interesting, challenging and rewarding engineering can be. At the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), we want our members to reach their full potential, learn as much as they can about the engineering industry at large, and further their careers for maximum success.
We know that the apprentices of today will be the professionals of tomorrow, and we are here to support you turn your engineering apprenticeship into an engineering career.
Get recognition and get ahead of the crowd
Did you know that at the end of your advanced or modern engineering apprenticeship, you can apply for professional registration with the IMechE? Professional registration means that we’ll assess the skills you’ve gained on your course and throughout your work experience, and can award you the professional title Engineering Technician (EngTech).
What do IMechE members do?
Professionals in the engineering world come from all walks of life, and are involved in every industry imaginable. We’ve created some videos and profiles of IMechE members who are professional engineers to give you some ideas about the different career paths and industries available to you in the future.
More than just the tools in your hand
Throughout your Apprenticeship, you will be learning about the practical and theoretical skills you need to be a competent engineer. But what other skills will you need to become a successful engineering professional? We’ve put together some tools to get you thinking about some of the ‘soft’ skills that are vital to professionals and set goals that will help you further your career.
Find out about developing your soft skills and career development.
Taking your career even further
You may not realise it, but upon completion of an advanced apprenticeship, you will have what it takes to study an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at university. We know that for most people, the transition from work to study can be challenging. And because the IMechE is committed to supporting the development of engineers, we offer scholarships of £4,500 each year (for the duration of your university studies) to provide financial support to apprentices who want to go to university. To find out more visit our Education Scholarships and Awards section
There are many routes to progressing your career that don’t involve going to University but do involve getting the skills that you learn on the job recognised and rewarded. Our Routes into Engineering map shows some of the popular routes that professionals in the engineering world can take.
Your future starts here
We can help you realise your full potential and help you make the most of an engineering career. Click here to contact us or to join, call 0845 226 9191 (UK only), +44 (0)20 7304 6999 (overseas), or email membership@imeche.org.
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