EDT (The Engineering Development Trust) 

EDT is a UK wide educational charity, with a mission to connect young people, education and industry with inspiring STEM futures.  With over 35 years of experience supporting young people through industry-linked STEM activities and connecting employers with young people and educators, EDT provides inspiring opportunities for young people to explore the exciting world of STEM, and the variety of rewarding future careers available.   

Our flagship programme Industrial Cadets, is a widely recognised, accredited awards scheme providing industry-based experiences on pathways through education to employment, ensuring young people are equipped with skills, confidence and knowledge to help them with their next steps and creating opportunities for their future careers. We work in partnership to deliver and accredit over 50,000 experiences annually, with all young people receiving Industrial Cadets awards as recognition and celebration of their achievements.