STEM SUSSEX

Go4SET

Aim

The aim of Go4SET – a new Engineering Development Trust (EDT) initiative – is to stimulate the interest of young people in Science, Engineering and Technology(SET).

This will be achieved by providing a real and live SET project which will raise pupils’ awareness of and highlight the exciting future career opportunities available in SET.

Go4SET provides the pupils with the opportunity of working with and being mentored by Scientists, Engineers and Technologists chosen from the complete spectrum of SET disciplines.

Participating teams will be able to draw on the experience of the link company/organisation and gain an understanding of their project within a specific industrial context. The scheme will link Year 9 (England) pupils. Go4SET will provide an experience which will empower them to make informed decisions about their Key Stage 4 options particularly with regard to SET subjects and courses.

Work related learning within an industrial enterprise context is at the core of the Go4SET experience.

Students will benefit from personal development education enhancing their powers of creativity and innovation.

When

The project phase will begin with a luanch event taking place in the autumn term. At the launch, teams will be introduced to the project and their company mentor. The teams will receive seminars on problem solving, project management and teamwork preparing them fully for the 10 week SET experience.

Celebration Event

The project outcomes will be assessed at a celebration event where the teams are required to display and present their solutions and will be interviewed by a panel of assessors. Each team will produce a short project report and each individual will produce a logbook detailing her/his input into the project.

Benefits to pupils

• Work related learning
• Experience of industrial enterprise
• Wider awareness of SET within a global context
• Teamwork and problem solving
• Promotion of creativity and innovation
• Project management and presentation/communication skills
• Personal Development Education

Benefits to the school/college

• Work related learning opportunities for students
• Creativity and innovation allied to the Curriculum
• Enhanced work related learning links
• Enhanced industrial/business links
• Enhanced links to HE/FE institutions
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers linked with industrial awareness
• Input into careers guidance
• Personal Development Education

Costs

FREE

For more information contact SETPOINT Sussex

 

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