About us
Who we are
The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) is a UK-wide, educational charity established 30+ years ago.Our mission is to connect young people with industry and inspire STEM futures. Our core values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Purpose and Learning.
Young people are at the heart of what we do. Through providing industry-informed, curriculum-enhancing learning experiences, we help them develop personal and interpersonal skills, fulfil their potential and make informed decisions about their future. We recognise their achievement through Industrial Cadets accreditation and awards, an industry-led quality benchmark.
We work with over 3,700 industry partners, over 1,300 schools and educational institutions to deliver more than 40,000 STEM experiences each year. In 2021, we reached the 100,000 Industrial Cadets milestone.