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Would your company like to help promote careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to young people in your community?
 
 
By doing this your company can
  • Help to avoid a potential skills gap amongst your STEM roles.
  • Involve your employers in the local community by inspiring young people about STEM careers.
  • Work with schools and young people in your area which offers many benefits and advantages to both your employees and your organisation.
  • Help to broaden the outlook of young people to better understand the vast and diverse range of opportunities available to them, when they choose to follow a STEM related career.
 
As a company, you could:
  • Ensure that potential future employees come through with the right skills and attitudes.
  • Challenge traditional stereotypes that young people have about scientists and engineers.
  • Have an opportunity to contribute ideas to teachers about how to design a STEM curriculum which fits their local needs.
  • Gain access to fresh ideas and views through the original and creative thinking of young people.
  • Strengthen your organisation’s reputation in the local community.
  • Help to develop the skills and knowledge of future STEM workforce, including your potential employees.
 
Last Modified: 24/03/2011