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Globally Responsible Careers in STEM
‘Globally Responsible Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics’ (GRC-STEM) – will help the growing number of job-seekers looking for employment with organisations that prioritise sustainable and ethical concerns.
This online resource asks each individual a series of questions concerning:
- Their personal requirements from a career and considering their interests in science and technology;
- The type of work they are interested in; and
- Their ethical concerns, bearing in mind the global issues that face society.
Immerse Education
Immerse Education offers two week programmes in academic subject development with tutors from the University of Oxford and Cambridge. These take place as a residential programme in July and August, with accommodation provided at the universities, and a full programme of support academic and social activities.
There are also options to take part virtually, with an Online Academic Insights programme that runs for two weeks in December, April and throughout July and August. Although this is a fee-paying programme, we have bursaries available, and offer scholarships based on an essay competition open to all students aged 13-18.
South Somerset 14-19 Partnership ‘SEND Transitions: Imagine the Possibilities and Making a success of Further Education’
These resources have been developed by South Somerset Partnership as part of a transition project for SEND students. The resources pull together key Preparation for Adulthood information that will enable mainstream, special school and FE Careers Leaders to understand the journey and support available for young people with SEND.
Sci4Us Interviews
Sci4Us have launched a video series, challenging professionals to explain their job at 3-levels: primary school, secondary school and GCSE.
The Career Discovery Podcast
The Career Discovery Podcast is a free learning platform dedicated to helping young people broaden their career horizons.
Working with Enterprise Advisers
World class careers education doesn’t exist without the input and insight from industry leaders. This resource looks at the ways in which Careers Leaders and Enterprise Advisers can work together to ensure careers education is reflective of the fast-changing labour market.
InterviewBot
InterviewBot is an automated interview practice resource for schools and colleges, using real life avatars as interviewers. This resource prepares students for their first real life interviews but does so in a safe environment where they can grow their confidence.
This resource offers a free trial and option of costed subscription.
Finding Your Futures
Developed by the National SEND Employment Forum these videos are aimed at introducing learners with special educational needs and disabilities (although they are not exclusive to this group) to an array of jobs and sectors.
Example Provider Access Policy Statement
Personalise your own Provider Access Policy Statement with this helpful template designed by the Arete Learning Trust.
Promoting Apprenticeships and Technical Education Pathways, IfATE Webinar - Monday 8 November 2021
With the ongoing changes taking place within Apprenticeships and Technical Education, this recording of the session from the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) in November 2021 will give more information.
Find an Activity Provider tool
This portal lists organisations that have activities that meet Gatsby Benchmark 5 (encounters with employers and employees) and Benchmark 6 (experience of workplaces).
Engineering Skills Development - Teacher CPD
This is a CPD tool designed for teachers. It explores a basic understanding of what engineering thinking is and how it links to design thinking. The resource is broken down into:
- engineering skills
- disruptive innovation
- engineering skills development (linking to key engineering developments in history)
- simple design exercises.