STEM CEIAG Pilot Programme

Michelle Fulton BELB

STEM CEIAG Joint ELB Action Plan

DE (£340K) approved plan to: address ELB Resource Allocation Plan Targets

1.9 Promote the uptake of STEM subjects 3.1 Provide a CPD Programme for STEM teachers

draw on the work of the CEIAG STEM pilot project 2008/10

address areas for development identified from pilot project Continue Teacher Placements for STEM Subject

Specialists Provide STEM focused industrial visits

Teacher Placements

Approx. 60 Teachers each year (£1400 Bursary) Opportunity to:

develop greater awareness of how STEM subject applied in business/industrial context

source materials for the development of teaching resources

identify STEM career pathways linked to their subject

forge links with local employers to support STEM CEIAG activities within their school

Teacher Placement

“It was a good experience and I found it useful in providing me with up-to-date information on STEM career pathways. Placements also provided an opportunity to strengthen industry links and support school based activities promoting IT as a career.”

(Deborah Fitzsimmons, Antrim Grammar)

“Gaining an opportunity to work in industry was invaluable and the resources I have been able to acquire will help in the delivery of my subject. This has been an excellent opportunity for me to enhance my knowledge of my subject”

(Paul McCrory, Cedar Lodge School)

Area Learning Community Projects

ALCs bid for funding. Examples of projects are:“STEM Matters”

Industry ‘speed networking’ events in Belfast and Dungannon (Collaboration with local FE College)

Staff INSET to update teachers on: NI Government Agenda for STEM relevant Labour Market Intelligence vocational STEM pathways

Industrial visits focusing on STEM growth areas: Agri-food Renewables

Area Learning Community Projects

“The impact on staff in terms of STEM CEIAG awareness was very positive…..Teachers are now appraised of NI Labour Market Information and have access to high quality up-to-date resources and to STEM ambassadors to improve their understanding of career pathways from STEM Subjects

(Ballyclare Area Learning Community)

“Staff have reported a very positive response but feel that the real benefits will be seen next year when resources are built into schemes of work”

(Armagh Learning Community)

Area Learning Community Projects

. Parental projects being undertaken this year:Development of ALC websitesProduction of local STEM Careers DVDEnhanced Option Evenings for pupils at Key Transition Points:

Interactive STEM workshops to up skill parents in terms of STEM progression routes and current/future labour market trends in Northern Ireland

http://www.go4stemni.org.uk