- Ages 16 to 21
- Online
- 20 June 2022 to 14 August 2022
- Flexible project work
- Cost applies Bursaries available
Workshop
Year 11 to 12/S5 to S6 students can experience STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to.
The course will consist of some core modules covering topics such as STEM careers, university life and study skills. These will be studied alongside subject-specific modules that students can pick and mix to match their own interests:
Cost
£75 towards the cost of administration and the Industrial Cadets Silver award.
Bursary places are available, please refer to the application form.
Dates and location
20 June to 14 August 2022, online.
Duration
~30 hours of flexible project work.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
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:
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:
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Leadership - supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal.
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An exciting online course for Year 9 to 10/S3 to S4 students to explore the various routes they can take towards their STEM career.