YPCC Project: Engineering Open House goes Global
18/19 Goal/Objective: Engineering Open House events held in three additional countries in 2019
Identify potential organisations who would be interested in holding an Engineering Open House event in their place of business. Work with them to plan, promote, and execute the event.
Background
Engineering Open House is currently a UK only initiative that sees businesses open their doors to children and their parents to see engineering in real life. The event has run for the last 2 years and the number of businesses involved has increased including companies like Google, BBC, TFL, and Ofcom.
Constraints
No budget is allocated from the IET, only event promotional materials and marketing toolkits
Outcomes
Engineering Open House team supporting initiative
Open House events held internationally
Guidelines for international Open House events
Social media coverage of events
Report on success of trial, including lessons learned, and recommendations to the Engineering Open House team
Stakeholders
Engineering Open House team
Team members
Imran |
Lead |
Ved |
CC-SA |
ChiaLoon/Henry |
CC-AP |
Sean |
CC-A |
Chara |
CC-EMEA |
Page BreakWhat is Engineering Open House?
Engineering Open House is a unique experience where tech firms open their doors to children and their parents to see engineering in real life.
What it intends to do?
Create awareness about engineering. To familiarize young children and their parents with different branches of engineering. Over 200 types of engineering have evolved in recent decades.
Why it is required?
Engineering should not come as a surprise to the generation next. Engineering Open House would try to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical learnings for young children about the engineering.
Framework
IET volunteers would engage with local schools and tech firms to carry out an Engineering Open House session.
Step 1: CC Rep to approach the LN and YP chair and explain then the whole idea of Engineering Open House
Step 2: Identify 3-4 volunteers (ideal mix would be 1 member, 1 YP, 2 student members)
Step 3: Approach the local tech firm, senior member could help in establishing the connect
Step 4: Reach out to a nearby school and form a batch of 15-20 students to begin with
Step 5: Agree to a date and time with tech firm and school
Step 6: Check with the school/tech firm for logistics and snacks
Step 7: An employee of tech firm to provide a 45 min – 1-hour tour to young children and their parents
Step 8: Conclude the event with a photo session and video bites
Step 9: Spread the word