Events & Workshops

SkillsHouse Careers & Technical Education have secured funding from the Equality Hub to support the delivery of careers-related learning in primary schools via DfE’s Opportunity Area programme.

Evidence suggests that children’s attitudes towards careers are influenced by gender stereotypes and socio-economic background at primary school age. This can narrow their career aspirations, which suggests that interventions at primary school age could be important in raising children's aspirations before they become entrenched - particularly in relation to girls and STEM careers.

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Key Activities

11:00

Meet and Greet, refreshments - SkillsHouse CTE staff to meet educators at City Hall registry entrance (Norfolk Gardens) and chaperone to Banqueting Hall

11:15

Introduction to the GEO Project

Featured talks:

11:30 Bringing Engineering Projects to Life!

Stuart Green, STEM Lead, Titus Salt

Stuart will share best practice on how to work with local businesses on “tech for good” (STEM Careers), developing Careers-Related Learning projects which enables children to develop work-readiness skills and gain a deeper understanding of the world of work.

11:55 Females can be Tradespeople!

Rahilla Ali, Lecturer in Electrical Installation, Bradford College

Rahilla will speak about her lived experience as a Muslim woman and her career journey in engineering.

12:15 Engineering Roles of the Future

Tim Rogers, Founder of Future Transformation

Tim will showcase how future trends in Labour Market Information can be used by schools to compliment the curriculum and the importance of raising aspirations at the Primary age range.

12:35 Exciting STEM books for primary age children

Howarth Book Store

Showcasing relevant STEM-related books for primary schools

Stall Carousel / Refreshments / Networking Activity – from 12:55 onwards, as below: