In December 2000, The Hawley Group published its report 'Making the Best of Valuable Talent'.  It became clear that a new structure, completely different from the Engineering Council and the engineering institutions, was required to meet the needs of the technology marketplace. This included the establishment of the ETB colleges.

On 14 February 2001, the creation of the ETB was announced, with overwhelming support from business and industry, academia and the UK Government. Over the next 10 months, a Shadow Board and other expert panels consulted widely and established the structure and role of the new body.

 

ETB Timeline

 

Date	Event
August 2007	The ETB appoints Sir Anthony Cleaver as its Chairman.
February 2007	The ETB appoints Dr Mike Howse OBE as its Chairman.
July 2006	The ETB and The BA (The British Association for the Advancement of Science) announces a new partnership to extend National Science Week to National Science and Engineering Week from 2007 onwards.
6 June 2006	The ETB appoints Sir Gareth Roberts as its Chairman.
1 July 2005	The ETB appoints John Morton as its Chief Executive.
November 2002	The ETB shares its business plan with the SET community at an event held at the Science Museum.
June 2002	The new ETB Board meets for the first time.
April 2002	Alan Clark is appointed as Chief Executive of the ETB. The 'Shadow Board' stands down.
January 2002	The ETB comes into being. Sir Peter Williams takes up his role as Chairman.
6 December 2001	Senate meeting with a majority vote for the development of the ETB and the Engineering Council UK.
31 October 2001	Sir Peter Williams is appointed Chairman of the ETB.
18 October 2001	The ETB is given the go-ahead for its legal establishment.
3 October 2001	Senate votes in favour of establishing the ETB and a new regulatory body to regulate the engineering profession.
14 February 2001	Meeting to discuss the main findings of the Hawley Group report. The Shadow Engineering and Technology Board is created replacing the Hawley Group.
December 2000	The Hawley Group presents its findings to Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, in a report entitled 'Making the Best of Valuable Talent'.
August 2000	Stage 2 Interim Report is published.
February 2000	Stage 1 Report is published. The strategic objectives and ultimate goal is laid down.
October 1999	First meeting of the working group entitled the Hawley Group after its Chairman.
September 1999	Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, invites Dr Robert Hawley, Chairman of the Engineering Council, to review the contribution the Engineering Council should make to add value to society, the wider engineering community and to the UK economy.