Aston University Engineering Academy

Description

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

Aston University Engineering Academy signed the Armed Forces Covenant in February 2017 and subsequently have achieved Gold Employer Recognition.  AUEA employ several service leavers representing the tri-services as teachers, school staff instructors and volunteers.  Our partnership with RAF Cosford, Royal Engineers and Royal Navy UTC Affiliation Team demonstrates how important we value our Covenant and the Royal Navy Charter.

AUEA formed a Combined Cadet Force contingent in 2017 with over 100 cadets taking part on a weekly basis, helping them develop in line with core values of the Royal Air Force. 

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant is to continue to offer support to service leavers and families through promotion of jobs on CTP and through  Forces Families Jobs and to ensure that our policies reflect the commitment towards reservists and to offer opportunities to experience teaching first hand.

About us

Aston University Engineering Academy and Aston University Sixth Form (AUEA) is a diverse multicultural university technical college, based on the edge of Aston University Campus in inner city Birmingham.

Students arrive from over 50 feeder schools from across the West Midlands from all social and economic backgrounds. Over 66% of students are Pupil premium with a significant number with English as an additional language. In September 2019 AUEA extended entry to welcome Year 9 students.

AUEA prides itself in instilling not only the academic and STEM technical knowledge but providing an exceptional breadth of experience and opportunities that truly provide the emotional intelligence and preparation for them to succeed whatever career pathway they pursue.

AUEA has a highly experienced and 100% specialist staff who add value daily to the lives and opportunities of our young engineers and scientists.  The staff body consists of academics, newly qualified teachers, experienced teachers, and staff with backgrounds beyond teaching, for example, military, scientists, and theatre technicians.