Dreambig for TY offers schools an exciting, industry-linked programme that introduces students to advanced manufacturing in the Midlands region. Over 8 to 10 weeks, students will engage in hands-on engineering and technology activities while developing an innovation project for the Dreambig Innovation Challenge 2026. The programme is flexible, suitable for class timetables or extra-curricular delivery, and supported by dedicated teacher training and a Dreambig maker kit including a 3D printer and BBC Micro:bit resources. The programme aims to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and future pathways in the participating TY cohort. 

Attracting and retaining talent continues to be a challenge for manufacturing companies, which is why we have developed the Dreambig program. 

This industry-driven initiative aims to inspire, engage and support young people to pursue advanced manufacturing as a career.

Through the Dreambig program, students can gain knowledge, engage in hands-on experience, and be guided in pursuing careers in the manufacturing sector. 

The ultimate goal of this program is to promote the manufacturing and engineering sector in the region as a source of high-value, long-term employment and to create interest and supported career pathways for students.