Opportunities

National Scientific Thinking Challenge – FREE, ONLINE, Yr 10 Pupils

The National Scientific Thinking Challenge was invented during a Covid lockdown as a way to bring some encouragement to young people during a difficult time. It is a free, online challenge that will take place at the end of April, designed to test a person's ability to think like a research scientist.

Careers in Aviation Campaign Launch through Education and Employers

Education and Employers are launching a new campaign to inspire and educate children and young people on the range of opportunities within aviation. The ‘Inspiring Aviation’ campaign will be a part of our Inspiring the Future programme and is being funded by the Department for Transport’s Reach for the Sky initiative.

Online Training for Compass+ & Future Skills Questionnaire

The webinars provide an opportunity to join interactive sessions to explore all the features of Compass+, with practical takeaways.

‘I Belong’ (Free Girls Into Computer Science Programme)

Free resources include the posters you see below and support in the form of free webinars to guide and support teachers to make the most of the opportunity for girls as well as events to help inspire more into digital careers.

Skilledin – A Careers Teaching Tool (Free Resource)

Skilledin is a curated resource of careers films for teachers to use in-lesson. The short films link careers to the curriculum and bring subject skills to life by seeing them in action.

AutonoMe Supported Employment and Independent Living

AutonoMe uses the power of mobile technology to enable neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities to gain employment and develop skills for independent living.

EVERFI Online Digital Platform

FREE digital platform offers interactive ready to use lessons which have been developed with teachers and are flexible to use.

Culture Volunteer North Staffordshire

Culture Volunteer North Staffordshire is an Arts Council and DCMS funded project from Stoke Creates CIC. The project offers talks, training and support for post-16 students who want to gain experience and skills in the arts and cultural sector. ONGOING

Amazing Apprenticeships – New Resource – Free

Amazing Apprenticeships have launched today, new inspirational resources, which celebrate the stories of amazing apprentices with learning and physical differences, disabilities and health conditions.

Chartered Surveyors Training Trust launch of their annual school competition

For Teachers and Careers Leaders: Find out more about the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust launch of their annual school competition, Designing for Wellbeing in the Built Environment.

My Environment My Future – Resources and Student Competition

We are excited to announce the launch of our school competition for this academic year. We are challenging young people, aged 11 to 18, across the UK to redesign a local building or space with the theme of wellbeing in mind. Our competition provides young people across the UK with a platform to showcase their creativity and innovation while exploring the impact of the built environment on wellbeing.

‘Be The Difference’ – Parents and/or Ex Students who want to work in none teaching education jobs

A how to course for parents and/or ex students who want to work in none teaching education jobs, such as lunchtime supervisor, librarian, IT, Admin, Reception etc.