Students become Leaders for STEM in the school or college
working with others to support and develop skills in others. To begin
the award they are required to forward a formal application for
the post of Leader for STEM.
Students can identify careers or occupations they wish to know
about and interview people working in that field. They will gather
a greater understanding of careers and career paths asking
questions relevant to them.
Students can be encouraged to contact professionals directly,
arranging the interviews and feedback.
Students should research and conduct the interview. A written
version is required at all levels above the age of 9 (younger pupils
can provide a pod cast or video interview instead of a written
version).
Older students may also create a video or pod cast but these
must be accompanied by a written version of the interview.
Students will recognise this is an excellent way to meet people in
fields they are interested in using the experience in interviews and
other application process when talking about themselves.
Certificates are awarded separately for Science, Technology
Engineering and Mathematics at all levels.
For Schools there are opportunities to:
- Engage with VIPs, local industry, parents
and past pupils.
- Engage with the STEM Ambassadors
programme
- Visiting VIPs to schools can be interviewed
- Interviews can be circulated to local/
national press and also supporting industry.
- Students become Leaders for STEM in the
school helping others with STEM activities
Special awards are offered throughout the year. Each award
has a particular focus, prizes and deadline!
For more information visit www.leadersaward.com.