SmartSTEMs Event 2023 – Glasgow Caledonian University

School: Cleveden Secondary

Type of Activity: SmartSTEMs Event 2023

Name of Employer: Glasgow Caledonian University

Industry Sector: Engineering

Target Audience: S4/S5/S6 Females

Case Study

Female students who were interested in a career in engineering were identified. Cleveden Secondary pupils travelled to the venue to hear from a mixture of speakers and their experience in the industry and participated in various different workshops and programmes. The young people had the chance to ask lots of questions.

Objectives

To gain a more insight about STEM, and what opportunities are on offer.

Results/Outcome

Young people really enjoyed taking part in the event and found it a very proactive day.

Benefits

Young people had a chance to take part in different workshops and learn more about the industry.

Testimonials

“Something I enjoyed while being at this event I learnt so much more about career opportunities and asking lots of questions.”

“I really enjoyed the workshops and the staff really helped us and made it an enjoyable and fun day.”

“My experience of the day was brilliant, loved the workshops and listening to the speakers from leaving school onto an apprenticeship or going onto University to where they are today.”