Girls into STEM

Inspire girls into STEM with university and company visits with hands-on activities.

Secondary

Ages 11 to 14
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1 September 2024 to 14 August 2025
Full day
Cost may apply

Run by Engineering Education Scheme Wales.

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Our 'Girls into STEM' programme of events aims to encourage female students to take an active interest in STEM subjects prior to their GCSEs.

Visits are arranged for groups of 8 to 45 students to a company or university department.

Programmes include:

an introduction to the company/organisation
a site tour
practical hands-on activities
inspiring talks by role models in STEM

Visits allow students to gain an insight into how the company operates and to develop an appreciation for different working environments. Students meet employees who'll talk about their background and roles within the company.

Students will also be encouraged to relate their observations to their school subjects - particularly STEM - and discuss how their choice of GCSE subjects will influence their own possible career path.

Capacity

Minimum of 8 participants, maximum of 45 participants.

Cost

Schools will need to provide their own transport and provide a supervising teacher for the duration of the visit.

Duration

Each event is either a half-day or full-day visit, and includes a site tour, presentation from role models in engineering, as well as a practical session.

Learning outcomes

Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Subjects and topics

- Computing
- Engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Design, art and fashion
- Electronics, robotics and programming
- Energy and environment
- Materials, products and manufacturing
- Medicine and healthcare
- Space and aerospace engineering
- Structures, construction and civil engineering
- Mechanical engineering, systems and processes
- Transport

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

A stable careers programme
Learning from career and labour market information
Addressing the needs of each pupil
Encounters with employers and employees
Experiences of workplaces
Personal guidance

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
Creativity - the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Teamwork - working cooperatively with others towards achieving a shared goal.