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Just about every company or organisation relies on people with Science Technology Engineering or Maths (STEM) skills and many are keen to ensure that young people discover what an amazing range of careers are open to people who have studied STEM subjects.

The STEM Ambassadors Scheme offers companies the opportunity for their staff to become involved in supporting pupils in local schools and aims to:

  • Excite young people about STEM
  • Give teachers a unique perspective on how the STEM curriculum relates to the world of work
  • Encourage young people to consider STEM careers and qualifications
  • Contribute to improved academic performance in STEM subjects
  • Develop other employability skills such as confidence, team-work, presentation and creativity

Involvement with the scheme offers the potential for:

  • Enhancing the reputation and recognition of the business in the local community
  • Developing the skills, presentation, communication and team-work, of your staff
  • Working with potential future recruits to the business
  • Tapping into the creative thinking of young people
  • Directly supporting local schools to develop the skills needed in your enterprise

Types of Involvement include:

  • Supporting workshops and activities run by STEMworks
  • Mentoring students through a specific project such as provided by the EES and Go4SET
  • Giving talks or presentations on your specialist area
  • Providing work placements for students
  • Supporting an after school club
  • Organising and Judging competitions
  • .etc..

If you are interested in forming links with your local school or would like to discuss the STEM Ambassadors scheme, or other ways to get involved with schools please email claire@graphicscience.co.uk