Year 10
Opportunities will be added as they arise, please keep checking this page
routes into stem programme
Who is it for?
Students in Year 9 or 10 or S3 or S4 who are interested in exploring a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
All you need is an interest in STEM and curiosity about the future and is open to all academic abilities
What is involved?
Approximately 20 hours of study virtually
Exploring different Routes into a STEM career including College Courses, University Courses, Apprenticeships and learning from industry what is involved in a STEM career as well as enhancing your skills
The course includes live interactive sessions throughout the duration, allowing you to listen and ask questions to STEM students and professionals
Once you have been inspired by these different Routes you will get to work on a project set by a STEM company to look further at a career area that interests you
ONLINE VIRTUAL PROGRAMMES INCLUDING:
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ENGINEERING
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
INVESTMENT BANKING
LAW
LEADERSHIP
MEDICINE
POLITICS
PSYCHOLOGY
Resources from Oxford University
For students aged between 12 and 16, we have compiled resources that can push their imaginations and stimulate thinking.
Subject specific resources Suggested reading
General resources Podcasts
External resources
Click on the link below for this and much more ......
What jobs are out there?
Architecture: Architects design stations, tunnels, bridges and other features on the rail network. They work with engineers to make sure the designs are safe, cost-effective and eco-friendly.
Engineering: Engineers design, upgrade and maintain lines and "infrastructure" such as platforms, stations and bridges along the railway. Electrical, mechanical, civil and software engineers all work in rail.
Art and marketing: Come up with memorable artwork and ad campaigns to promote rail operators and other organisations such as Network Rail and Transport for London.
Interior design: Design the furnishings such as seat covers inside trains, as well as within buildings on the network, like stations.
Software development: Software is used to keep track (sorry, couldn't resist) of trains running on the network, and keep travellers and staff updated.
Customer service: Ticket inspectors, conductors and train managers, platform staff and ticket office staff all make up the customer service teams.
Archaeology: Building new railways means digging up a lot of earth - often uncovering forgotten historical artefacts below the ground.
Environment: Make sure rail projects have as minimal an impact as possible on wildlife and the natural environment. Environmental crews even relocate animals and plant trees if needs be.
Construction: Construction workers lay new track, build new infrastructure, and upgrade and repair old lines, facilities and equipment, and buildings.
Maintenance: Maintenance engineers make sure the track and infrastructure is working reliably and safely, and fix any problems.
data challenge in partnership with zurich
Girls in Data are thrilled to be working in partnership with Pioneer to promote our new series of Data Challenge Webinar Sessions, focused on problem solving within commercial businesses. Data is helping the country solve problems every day, especially during this time of COVID-19. From calculating the risk of social distancing on public transport, to the forecasting of medical equipment and supplies available to the NHS and its high demand of patients – it’s everywhere!
This Webinar session will give you the opportunity to work with the Zurich’s Predictive Analytics team to gain insight on their customers.
click on the link to the left for more information and how to take part
careers in construction
Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Planners, Building Control, Drivers, Operators, Mechanics, Estate Agents .... there are many careers that fall under the construction umbrella, click the link below for lots of career ideas
FREE ONLINE COURSES
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CAREERS IN THEATRE WORK EXPERIENCE
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