STEM Ambassadors

The Skills Academy is promoting STEMNET to schools and industry as a vital teaching resource for STEM subjects in schools. Increasingly there is evidence to suggest that the real-life stories and experiences which Ambassadors share with students are what stimulate interest and generate enquiry amongst their young audience.

Benefits to teachers:

• Access extra quality assured skilled resources to support staff in the classroom.
• Set-up, expand and have greater support for extra-curricular clubs.
• Develop more varied teaching and learning styles.
• Update knowledge of contemporary science, technology and research processes.
• Learn more about local companies and linking opportunities.

Benefits to students:

• Makes science, maths, design and technology, and engineering relevant to the everyday experience of students.
• Better motivation, more confidence and enthusiasm.
• Opportunities to improve key skills as well as increase understanding in science, maths, design and technology and engineering
• Better understanding of the opportunities that a career in science, technology, engineering and maths can offer.

For further information on how your school can use STEM Ambassadors click here