Inspire Students into Data, Digital and Transport Careers
Project ROUTE is a national initiative from DigData and Intelligent Transport Systems UK, designed to inspire 10,000 young people to explore careers in transport, data and digital industries.
Through real-world challenges, virtual work experience, industry placements and employer engagement activities, Project ROUTE helps students discover the exciting opportunities available in sectors shaping the future of transport and infrastructure.
Schools and colleges can access a range of opportunities throughout the year, helping students gain valuable insights into careers involving data, technology, sustainability, planning and innovation.
Career Leaders Event
Career leaders, teachers and educators are invited to attend an online information session to learn more about Project ROUTE and the opportunities available during the academic year.
The session will provide an overview of the programme, upcoming activities and ways schools and colleges can get involved.
Find out more and register using the Project ROUTE website.
Live Online Career Challenges
Students can take part in interactive virtual work experience sessions exploring how transport planners use data to make services safer, faster and more reliable.
Two age-specific sessions are available:
First Step for Years 7 to 9
Next Step for Years 10 to 13 and Further Education students
The sessions take place online outside of school hours and do not require teacher attendance.
Data Futures Student Event: Your Journey Into Transport
This interactive online event introduces students to the diverse range of careers shaping the future of transport.
Students will hear about roles in:
Data and analytics
Artificial intelligence
Technology
Cyber security
Transport planning
Sustainability
The event highlights the wide variety of pathways available and the skills young people can develop for future careers.
About Project ROUTE
Project ROUTE connects young people with employers and industry professionals, helping them understand how digital skills and data are transforming the transport sector.
By engaging with real-world challenges and industry-led activities, students can explore future career options and gain valuable insights into one of the UK's most innovative and rapidly evolving sectors.