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At [enter school/college name] we work closely with educational charity the EDT (Engineering
Development Trust), to encourage our students to learn more about and consider careers in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) related industries. Participation in a range of taster,
project and placement programmes allows students to apply theory and develop essential skills
through practical experiences that take them outside of the classroom, helping them to gain
exposure to local industry and to make informed decisions about their future study and career
choices.
[Can include reference to specific schemes if applicable]
Through the EDT [enter school/college name] delivers the following scheme[s]: [can delete those not
applicable]
First Edition – taster events
'Hands on' STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) curriculum enrichment events usually
held at a company, and aimed to inform, engage and inspire young people aged 11-16 years, about
the diverse courses and careers available in STEM-related industries, enabling them to shape their
own future choices.
Open Industry – taster events
Half day visits to an organisation, for young people of all ages, helping them to understand more
about a business and its operations.
Go4SET – STEM projects
10 week, STEM-focused projects for 12-14 year olds, supported by industry mentors. Students are
supported throughout this experience to help raise awareness of the vast range of future career
opportunities available to them in STEM-related industries, as well as developing skills.
Routes into STEM – taster courses
This course helps young people aged 14-15 years, consider both the university and apprenticeship
routes into a STEM career across three days.
Inspire – taster courses
EDT’s Inspire courses are aimed at 15-16 year old girls, in order to help them develop essential skills
and the confidence to pursue a career in STEM.
Engineering Education Scheme – STEM projects
Through EDT’s Engineering Education Scheme, 16-17 year olds are able to participate in a real-life 6month project, providing them with an in-depth experience in STEM and enabling them to make an
informed decision about their future studies and career as well as developing important skills.
Headstart – taster courses
EDT’s university taster courses are designed to provide 16 to 17 year olds with an opportunity to
experience university life for 4-5 days, learning about the type of degree they may choose to study
later on.
The Year in Industry – placement programme
Also available to pre-university students is a 9-12 month placement programme, which provides
students with an opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in an organisation within all areas
of; engineering, science, IT, e-commerce, business, marketing, finance and logistics. These
placements give young people the skills, knowledge and experience future employers will be looking
for.
In addition to EDT’s schemes, [Enter school/college name] is delighted to offer Industrial Cadets’
accredited experiences, coordinated by the EDT. These experiences aim to develop skills in creativity
and innovation, communication and collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving
and digital skills, as well as personal and interpersonal development, within young people age 11-19
years. [can delete if not applicable]
If you would like to find out more information about these opportunities for our students, please
contact [enter contact name].