We Need You: Aerospace, Biotech & Energy Professionals

At F4S, our mission is simple but powerful: to help young people understand the world of work by connecting them with real professionals who can bring careers to life.

Right now, schools across the UK are asking for speakers from aerospace, biotech and energy — three sectors shaping the economy today and defining future jobs. But there aren’t enough volunteers from these industries on our platform for teachers to choose from.

To make sure students don’t miss out on vital exposure to these careers, we urgently need more professionals to step forward.

Why it matters

These aren’t just “future industries” — they’re already transforming how we live, work, and solve global challenges.

✈️ Aerospace: Engineering the Future

The UK’s aerospace sector is one of the largest in the world, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and attracting billions in investment and the sector is evolving fast.

Hearing directly from professionals helps students see how subjects like physics, maths, and engineering translate into real careers.

🧬 Biotech: Where Science Meets Real-World Impact

Biotechnology sits at the heart of some of the biggest global challenges: healthcare, climate resilience, food security, and disease prevention. 

Careers in biotech often feel abstract to students, yet they offer meaningful, purpose-driven pathways. Volunteers working in biotech can help students understand how subjects like biology, maths and data science translate into real roles — and how science can genuinely change lives. 

⚡ Energy: Powering a Sustainable Economy

As the UK transitions to net zero, energy careers are central to building a sustainable economy. Real-world insight helps students connect learning to climate action and long-term job opportunities.

What one conversation can do

When students meet someone from your world, it:

• Opens their eyes to careers they didn’t know existed
• Builds confidence that people like them belong in these sectors
• Connects classroom learning to real jobs
• Prepares them for the realities of the workplace

Teachers want to make these introductions happen — but they need volunteers to choose from.

Get Involved: Be the Role Model You Once Needed

If you work in aerospace, biotech, or energy, your experience can shape a young person’s future.

Volunteering with F4S is:

• Flexible — virtual or in-person
• Brief — often just 30–60 minutes
• No teaching experience required
• Fully opt-in — you choose what works for you
  

Register today and help prepare the next generation for the world of work: https://f4s.org.uk/become-a-volunteer/ 

One conversation. That’s all it takes.