Results from The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code 2024 check-in
Every year we ask Signatories of The Code about their work towards the 4 pledges and how they’re meeting them. We also capture what support is needed to improve our collective impact. Insights from the check-in help shape the future of The Code. Read the latest report now.
What did The Code achieve in 2023-24?
Overall, Signatories reported a positive experience as members of The Code community this year. 76% agreed or strongly agreed that membership improved their understanding of how their activities relate to other STEM outreach efforts, up from 70% last year.
61% agreed or strongly agreed that The Code enhanced their collaboration with other STEM outreach organisations which is in line with last year.
We welcome the reported increase in activities Signatories are doing to meet the 4 pledges, including in historically lower areas such as collecting feedback, evaluating the impact of STEM outreach, and sharing their evaluation and learnings. When asked how likely they are to recommend joining The Tomorrow's Engineers Code to a friend or colleague, respondents gave an average score of 8 out of 10.
Inspiring connection
This year more Signatories have considered how their activities fit within the broader STEM outreach mission, and collaborated with others to create joint activities and programmes.
Driving inclusion
Many Signatories have targeted activities based on various characteristics. They’ve collected and analysed demographic data of their participants. They’ve used this information to adapt activities to be more inclusive for young people from groups underrepresented in engineering and technology.
Showcasing engineering
Signatories have been working hard to diversify how to promote engineering and technology careers by showcasing industry professionals from a variety of backgrounds and career paths. Diverse imagery has been used.
Improving impact
Signatories have increased their evaluations, with 81% collecting feedback on their outreach delivery (up from 61% last year). 42% shared their learnings with others in the community (up from 29% last year).
Future plans
Signatories are seeking increased support for engaging underrepresented groups. They want to work with other organisations to make programmes and activities more impactful for young people from underrepresented groups. They’re also planning to use EngineeringUK’s resources to target underrepresented groups in engineering and technology.
Signatories want greater support when it comes to evaluation. They want greater collaboration and more evidence sharing. Signatories want more opportunities to connect and collaborate within the community, in order to share their learnings. Any support with access to funding and resources to support engagement would be appreciated.
Finally Signatories are looking to expand the reach and quantity of programmes to strengthen partnerships with schools.
Our plans
We’ll continue to drive collective impact and support Signatories with resources and content in the key areas they need, particularly around engaging underrepresented groups and evaluation.
We’ll make sure Signatories are aware of funding opportunities and resources to support their outreach work and provide more opportunities for collaboration and sharing of their work.
We are also currently exploring how we might build and expand our offer so the community can collaborate more, better improve their practice and have more opportunities to share their work. We will be launching these plans later in 2024/25 and will be speaking with members of the Code community in the development process.