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Build the engineering workforce the future depends on 


Engineering and technology organisations face increasing pressure to attract, develop and retain skilled people. 

Skills shortages, changing technologies and evolving workforce expectations are creating new challenges for employers across every sector. 

Building a successful organisation requires more than recruitment alone. It requires continuous professional development, clear progression pathways and a commitment to helping people grow throughout their careers. 

We help organisations develop current and future talent, strengthen workforce capability and build the skills needed to meet tomorrow's challenges. 

Stronger engineers. Stronger teams. Stronger business.  

What organisations tell us they're facing

  • Skills shortages and talent gaps 
  • Competition for skilled engineers and technicians 
  • Retaining experienced employees 
  • Developing future leaders 
  • Supporting apprentices and graduates 
  • Building a culture of continuous learning 

What success looks like

Organisations that invest in their people are better positioned to: 

  • Develop future capability 
  • Improve attraction and retention 
  • Strengthen employee engagement 
  • Support professional growth 
  • Build leadership pipelines 
  • Prepare for future challenges 

How we can help 

We work with organisations to support professional development, strengthen workforce capability and create opportunities for people to grow throughout their careers, helping you build the skills your future depends on. 

As the only professional body spanning every engineering and technology discipline, we are uniquely placed to help organisations build workforce capability for today and tomorrow, across every engineering discipline. 

Because today's organisations need engineers and technologists who can collaborate across disciplines, adapt to change and keep developing throughout their careers.

Get in touch to explore how we can help your organisation

Membership

Support employees, apprentices and students by offering them IET membership - unlocking access to professional networks, development opportunities and pathways to professional recognition. 

Invest in your people

Career and Learning 

Help people develop skills, build confidence and prepare for future opportunities through mentoring, Career Manager, CPD, training and career development resources. 

Explore Career and Learning

Professional registration 

Support your employees in gaining professional registration and you can improve career progression and retention, as well as demonstrate the competence of your workforce.   

Supporting your employees with professional registration

Training and development

Ensure your team have the technical and professional skills for success. Because better skills mean better outcomes.   

Our training solutions for businesses are designed and delivered by industry experts.

Engagement and professional growth

Support and enable your people to connect, contribute and grow through professional networks, volunteering, awards and events. Helping employees build valuable skills, strengthen professional connections and increase their impact across the profession. 

Develop people. Strengthen connections. Create impact.

E+T Jobs 

Reach a highly skilled, engineering-specific audience for targeted recruitment through engineering and technology recruitment solutions from E+T Jobs, a jobs board hosted by us.   

Advertise your vacancies on E+T Jobs

WISE membership 

WISE, part of the IET, exists to unlock opportunities for women in STEM and build a stronger, fairer and more successful workforce. 

We partner with organisations to accelerate progress on gender equity through flexible membership options, bespoke EDI support, training and workshops that help create workplaces where talent thrives. 

Explore WISE Membership

Ready to take the next step?

Talk to our team about the challenges you're facing and we'll help you identify the opportunities available. 

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