Experiences
Quality STE(A)M experiences for curious young people
Giving YOUNG PEOPLE opportunities to explore and experience STEM in a unique and virtual way.
We offer experiences designed to raise awareness, and inform young people how STEM is relevant, interesting and leads to a rewarding career. Throughout the experiences, young people have the opportunity to work on hands-on challenges, work towards the nationally recognised Industrial Cadets accreditation whilst interacting with STEM professionals and educators. We strive to ensure that all young people can access these opportunities and financial support is available for those who need it.
Young people will be inspired and...
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gain insight into all things STEM
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progress with making choices and follow a pathway to their dream career
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achieve an Industrial Cadets accreditation
Teachers can be assured...
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that our full range of experiences meet the Gatsby benchmarks
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that our experiences fully support and enhance the career programme in school
Partners/Employers- get involved...
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strengthen skills within your team through mentor training and continued professional development.
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raise your community profile and build links with schools and colleges
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inspire young people and contribute towards creating a talent pipeline for your business
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improve social mobility by delivering quality experiences to potential employees of the future
With industry and partner support, we aim to create a proficient future workforce, by delivering quality programmes, helping to develop skills and raise awareness of STEM careers
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCES
"I learnt loads and had fun learning how to code robots "
— Student
Experiences for under 13 year olds
Challenger Experience
Bring STEM subjects to life with hands-on workshops themed around the topics that your pupils care about, supported by some of the most innovative STEM companies, global industries, and pioneering startups to give real-world context to their learning.
Age group
Year 5 - 11 / P5 - S3
Structure
Day/half day STEM experience delivered in school
Class/ Individual/Team?
Up to 120 students per school
Who applies
Teacher
Teacher involvement?
1 teacher per 30 students present throughout the day
FunSTEM experience
FunSTEM is an exciting STEM project where pupils will take on the role of scientists and entrepreneurs to complete a project including a research and design workbook, creating a poster and building a model.
Age group
Available in Scotland only P6 - P7
Structure
4-6 week in school project with a primary to secondary transition element
Class/ Individual/Team?
One class (or multiple classes from a cluster of primary schools feeding into one secondary school)
Who applies
Teacher involvement?
Teacher
Teacher delivers the project using provided lesson plans and supporting instructional videos/resources
Experiences for 13-16 year olds
Routes into STEM Experience
Virtual
Here is an exciting opportunity to explore the various routes you can take towards your STEM career. This course is designed to give insight into pathways following GCSEs or Nat 5 and Highers, including study routes via colleges, & university and direct apprenticeship routes through industry. This inspiring course is run over 10 months from 2 October 2023 to 2 August 2024 and students can join anytime and can complete flexibly within this time. Young people will be able to work through activities and projects at their own pace, tour a variety of institutions virtually and also have access to live career sessions and mentor panels with STEM employers.
Age group
Structure
Year 9-10 / S3-S4
20 hr course with flexible study, to explore STEM apprenticeships, university, and career routes
Class/ Individual/Team?
Individual places
Who applies
Student
Teacher involvement?
No teacher involvement
required
Routes into STEM Experience
Face to Face
Routes into STEM is a three-day experience that provides young people in Year 9 and Year 10/S3 and S4 an amazing chance to help understand the different routes available into further STEM education and career pathways. Students will gain first-hand experience of life at STEM educational providers and companies, spending one day at each.
Age group
Structure
Year 9 and 10 / S3 and S4
3-day experience spending a day with a local college, university, and STEM company
Class/ Individual/Team?
Individual places
Who applies
Student
Teacher involvement?
No teacher involvement
required
Experiences for 16 year olds and over
Insight into University Experience
Virtual
Insight into University is a comprehensive virtual experience allowing students to explore STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. It provides access to information on student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors, employers and current students.
Age group
Structure
Year 11-12 / S5-S6
30 hours of study to complete flexibly over 8 weeks in the summer. Get an insight into STEM studies at university and the careers they lead to
Class/ Individual/Team?
Individual places
Who applies
Student
Teacher involvement?
No teacher involvement required
Insight into University Experience
Residential
Insight into University residential courses (previously known as Headstart) are summer schools run over 4 or 5 days where students get a taster of university life and an insight into a specific STEM subject. Students will get the opportunity to experience university style lectures and work on activities and group projects with the support of academics and student mentors. Students will stay in halls of residence and will take part in social activities in the evenings.
Age group
Structure
Year 12 / S5-S6
4-5 day residential summer school at a university to explore a specific STEM subject
Class/ Individual/Team?
Individual places
Who applies
Student
Teacher involvement?
No teacher involvement required
