Routes into STEM Edinburgh

Who is it for?

Year 9 and 10 / S3 and S4 equivalent students within one hour travel distance of locations. ?

What is involved?

Students get the chance to explore and compare college and/or university and apprenticeship routes into STEM careers. The experience will include three days in three different STEM educational providers and STEM companies local to them exploring STEM careers including interactive workshops, university labs and hearing from young professionals about different journeys into STEM.  

What are the outcomes?

Experience real world application of STEM subjects with hands on activities in educational and industrial environments
Get exposed to STEM Careers to enable students to make informed decisions about their future
Speak with and feel inspired by apprentices/graduates about their experiences
Go on campus tours, learn about student life and get thinking about future studies in a mature and informed manner
Develop valuable skills such as presentation skills, team-building and social skills and see how they can be applied to your CV, Application Form and/or Personal Statement
Gain understanding of all available routes into a STEM career
Become a Bronze Industrial Cadet

Dates
Tuesday 17th February - Heriot-Watt University (EH14 4AS)

Wednesday 18th February -Edinburgh Napier University (EH10 5DT)

Thursday 19th February - TBC 

Cost/Funding
£190 for all 3 days Bursary places are available for eligible students