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South Yorkshire’s largest STEM careers showcase ‘Get up to Speed with STEM’ marked its 15th anniversary by extending to a two-day event and hosting a special evening celebration.
John Barber
In this special episode of GUTS TV, Matt Smith is joined by John Barber, Joint CEO of The Work-wise Foundation, as they reflect on the incredible success of Get up to Speed with STEM 2024—a record-breaking event that welcomed over 5,500 visitors in a single day!
John shares the story behind Get up to Speed with STEM, how it has grown into one of the UK’s leading STEM outreach events, and the impact it has on inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing.
Hear about John’s favorite moments from the day, the diverse range of attendees the event attracts, and a special thank you to everyone involved in making it such a huge success.
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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.