Thu, 05 March, 2026
This week, 2-7 March, 2026, marked National Careers Week, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the importance of meaningful careers education and guidance across the UK.
The week acts as a focal point in the academic year, allowing schools, colleges, universities, alternative provision settings, and organisations to come together and inspire young people to explore their future pathways.
Raising awareness, sparking curiosity, and building confidence through access to guidance, information and insights at a crucial time, National Careers Week provides free resources and activities to spark conversations and help young people understand the breadth of opportunities available to them and the skills they may need to succeed.
This year, TWI / The Welding Institute shared a range of resources designed to show the appeal of welding and engineering careers to young people, including insights into career routes, practical guidance on training and qualifications, and interviews with professionals already working in the sector.
The aim is to demonstrate the skills, attributes, and pathways that can lead to a rewarding career in welding and engineering.
Our exclusive National Careers Week 2026 resources include:
Career Pathways:
Download our Powerpoint-based document detailing career pathways for welding, welding engineering, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): https://theweldinginstitute.com/resources/Documents/Careers Pathways The Welding Institute_NationalCareersWeek2026.pdf
Interviews:
- Morgan Ellis AWeldI (Welding and Materials Engineer, Subsea 7) – Morgan is a Welding and Materials Engineer and member of The Welding Institute. She shared insights into her role, how she entered a career in welding, and the skills that are valuable in welding and engineering, along with advice to help you decide whether these fields, and their many possible career pathways, might be the right fit for you. Read the full interview to hear Morgan's stories and insights below: https://theweldinginstitute.com/insights/13604304
- Carl Lavis, MWeldI CEng (Principal Welding Engineer, Babcock International) – Carl, who is also a member of The Welding Institute, spoke about his about his career in welding engineering, including the different pathways available to build a successful future in the industry. Read the full interview below to explore his story and perspectives: https://theweldinginstitute.com/insights/13604267
Videos:
You can see our ‘How to Apply’ series of videos, below:
Part 1 - Application Overview: Walking you through the entire application process from start to finish. Learn which documents you’ll need, explore the different application routes available, and gain insight into the behind-the-scenes administrative steps.
Part 2 –The Professional Review Process: Find out about the Professional Review process, discover what our assessors are looking for in your appendix, CPD record, and references to the Codes of Conduct. This video offers practical guidance to help you present your experience and competence effectively.
Part 3 - The Professional Review Interview: Learn what a strong interview looks like, understand how to communicate your professional achievements confidently, and pick up helpful tips and tricks to set yourself up for success. Ideal for applicants preparing for the final step of the process.
From Professional Member support to training and certification, through to work experience, apprenticeships, and more, TWI / The Welding Institute provides support for the next generation of professional engineers, revealing rewarding career paths and helping to fill the skills gap for industry.
Email contactus@twi.co.uk to find out more about our work across industry or find out more about National Careers week on the dedicated website, here: https://nationalcareersweek.com/