31 Jan 2025 | views: 462 | Event
The STEM Hub will be supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2025 from 10–16 February, the biggest week in the apprenticeships and skills calendar! There will be a variety of live career talks delivered by our amazing STEM Ambassadors from a range of STEM industry sectors. The theme for the week is "Skills for Life." This celebratory week brings together the entire apprenticeship community to highlight everything that makes apprenticeships amazing.
National Apprenticeship Week is a valuable opportunity to recognise the importance of apprenticeships in shaping the workforce of the future. Join us in the celebrations and let us know what you are doing to raise awareness and encourage more people to explore the many opportunities that come from apprenticeship programs.
To find out more about apprenticeships visit nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk
What is a Civil Engineer? Explore Engineering Careers with Stantec
Hear from James, an apprentice civil engineer and STEM Ambassador, about his career journey to date with global engineering consultancy Stantec and the opportunities available to aspiring engineers. Starting as a BTEC-level apprentice after his GCSEs to completing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering through a degree apprenticeship. James's talk will explore career paths in engineering, sharing insights from his own experiences and how he designs projects of varying scales in his local area.
5 Compelling Reasons to Kickstart Your Career as an Apprentice with Thales
STEM Ambassador Charlene, Engineering Early Careers Manager, and Ed, a 2nd-Year Systems Apprentice at Thales, as they present a live talk exploring five key reasons to consider becoming an apprentice. Hear about the many Apprenticeships available at Thales across various roles and disciplines, with engineering at the forefront spanning Systems, Hardware, Software, and Manufacturing. Curious about what Thales does and how it can support your future? Join Charlene and current apprentice Ed to learn more!
From Education to Education at Work with Parker Filtration Group
Join STEM Ambassador Luke, a Senior Test and Development Engineer at Parker Filtration Group which covers a complete spectrum of filtration technologies. Luke will share his journey from failing GCSE English to earning a master’s degree with distinction! Luke is excited to share his story and inspire you to discover your own path.
*Please note that all these talks are suitable for secondary aged students (most suitable for KS3-5), they will be informative and engaging, and there will be the opportunity to ask questions after each talk. These virtual assembly talks will take place using MS Teams Live. The platform has safeguarding built-in to make it a safe online environment, especially for young people, including no webcams or microphones and a live Q&A function which is fully moderated.
To book your place on these talks please visit our events page. In addition, please see our pre-recorded videos of apprenticeship talks available by STEM Ambassadors in a range of STEM fields. Visit our STEM InSIGHT section to watch them and also watch our career talk videos!