Five and a half thousand (5,500) pupils and educators from across the South Yorkshire region were given a unique insight into careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing) at the recent ‘Get up to Speed with STEM’ event, which was held at the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Wednesday 20th March.
About
Get up to Speed with STEM is a live, annual, one-day showcase event which aims to introduce, inform and inspire students, parents and teachers about the world of work in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing (STEM) sectors. It’s a superb, highly interactive careers showcase which, for over ten years, has promoted STEM-related career opportunities to over 44,000 young people, educators and families from across the Sheffield City Region and beyond. Each event sees Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham filled with fun and interactive exhibits from both local and national employers, to showcase their businesses, their industries and their employment opportunties.
The Get up to Speed with STEM 2025 event will be held on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at Magna Science Adventure Centre.
Who’s it for?
For Employers:
Get up to Speed with STEM is an ideal platform to bring businesses together to promote and celebrate the sector’s success. The event gives companies the opportunity to showcase their services whilst helping to address the skills gap in STEM-related industries by demonstrating to young people how a STEM career can become their future.
For Young People aged 8-25:
At this highly interactive careers showcase, there’s lots to see and do, with plenty of hands-on experiences. There’s also the chance to speak to employers and people already working in the industry, including apprentices and graduates. You can also find out about career pathways and opportunities.
For Educators:
Find out about the wide range of career opportunities for young people across the sector, establish employer links, and connect the currriculum to real life experiences. Your students can explore the diverse range of opportunities and pathways available in a stimulating, fun and interactive way. Contributing to Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Sponsors
Get up to Speed is only possible thanks to our incredible event sponsors. Find out more about our 2024 event sponsors here…
Gold Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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Exhibitors
The following exhibitors took place in the 2024 event…
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Visitor Booking
Join us on Wednesday 19th March 2025 and be introduced, inspired, informed and interact with Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing.
The event (which contributes to Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7) links the curriculum to real life experiences and explores the diverse range of opportunities and pathways available in a stimulating, fun and interactive way.
