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Engineering Education Scheme Wales Limited Introduction 2 Engineering and Manufacturing Workshops

Beneficiaries

  • Student or learners

    Young people aged 11-14 (Key Stage 3) in secondary schools would benefit from this project and it provides engagement for the whole school cohort which allows equal access to engagement.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 300

    Based on average of 25 learners per class x 12 workshops

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing workshops will be delivered to young people in secondary schools to develop work-related skills for careers in the STEM sector in Wales. Our activities include exciting and challenging practical engineering sessions aimed at Key Stage 3 pupils to contextualise the application and development of employability STEM skills. These i2EM workshops provide a stepping stone at KS3 for pupils to gain experience in STEM prior to their GCSE subject choices.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1500

We currently have funding through Bridgend SPF for 300

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£29,000.00

TIMELINE

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Support young people throughout their education, enriching their learning and application of STEM

Young people who are better informed of their choices and career opportunities

Engagement in practical activities working in groups with others, gaining life skills

Project Activities

  • Linking with schools across Wales and FE college to support and enrich subject learning

  • Liaising with teachers or learners and requesting teacher feedback via surveys post-delivery

  • Have a large network of industry partners to inform of the future skills needs for Wales

  • Working closely with professional institutions to ensure engagement from all STEM sectors

  • Collaborating on projects with HEIs to ensure ongoing learning post-education and inspire learners

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY We can provide a full project budget, based on the number of school workshops to be delivered and outputs to be achieved Flexible
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Nationwide

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Ongoing feedback surveys, online and paper based, from wider stakeholders in education and industry

Frameworks

Employment-related skills

Support for students at local educational institutions

Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Bridgend County Borough Council

Through the Bridgend SPF and in Conwy SPF, Wrexham Key Funds, Ceredigion in 2023-24