The EESW has been operating nationally in Wales since 1989[1] and now runs several projects at various stages of education as well as its flagship engineering scheme for students aged 16–18.
Students work throughout the period to produce a final report with their experiences and findings which is presented to a panel of professional engineers at the EESW's annual Awards and Presentation day in March.
[3] In 2009, the EESW merged its activities with Technology Alliance Wales (TAW), which previously focused on promoting STEM subjects from primary school age up to Sixth Form.
[4] The EESW runs the F1 Challenge in Wales at both primary and secondary levels; the project involves designing and making a model F1 racing car powered by a CO2 capsule.
Students work in a team to create a portfolio documenting their progress through each stage (e.g. brainstorming, design, testing) before creating a model car to compete in regional finals held in North and South Wales.