Young SET Ambassadors Limited
Young SET
Ambassadors Ltd focuses on encouraging talented young people to consider
careers in science, engineering and technology. The programme is designed
to give pupils hands-on experience of science, engineering and technology whilst
aiming to encourage work related learning within an industrial
enterprise. Pupils will benefit from personal development enhancing their
education and encouraging them to develop their creativity and innovation
skills.
The UK needs to
stop the decline and increase the numbers of students pursuing careers in
Science, Engineering and Technology (SET). Support from business and
industry is sought for this programme.
The
programme will link 12-14 year old pupils with companies and universities to
offer a 14 week SET experience. This will be achieved by providing a real
and live SET project which will raise the pupils' awareness and highlight the
exciting future career opportunities in SET.
Taking
part in the programme will allow talented young people to open their eyes to a
large number of exciting and diverse opportunities the world of industry has to
offer. Involvement with Young SET Ambassadors will help to make an
important contribution towards the education of young people.
What benefits are to be gained by taking part?
- An
opportunity to work as part of a team and use your skills and talents to
solve a real and live problem.
- Engaging
with the future generation.
- Experience
of presentation and writing reports
- Engaging
with communities and industries
- Enhanced
education and industry links.
Pupils
will enjoy a company visit and also a Celebration and Awards Day which will
take place within a university environment.
If you
are interested in supporting this programme then please contact Dr Aileen
Lothian, Young SET Ambassadors Ltd, John Muir Building, University of
Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JL, telephone 0131
651 9034, mobile number 07840 765858, e-mail aileen.lothian@ed.ac.uk.
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