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Careers Information Resource Pack

The rapid changes underway in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) labour market means there is a constant demand for new educational resources. This pack is written by careers professionals and teachers working in schools and includes suggestions for ways to broaden students' understanding of the options open to them as well as challenging preconceptions and prejudices.

Teachers, tutors and advisors can make a real difference to STEM careers awareness. This pack can support a variety of tasks, including:

  • Developing STEM careers awareness
  • Checking knowledge and understanding of learning routes and progression possibilities
  • Understanding the starting points and challenges in a school/learning network
  • Collaborating with STEM departments to raise visibility of STEM subjects and careers
  • Building up knowledge of local agencies and initiatives
  • Motivating and engaging young people
  • Challenging stereotypes

More than just good advice, the pack also provides links to the widest range of resources already in existence.

Contents

  • Chapter 1: Introduction
    The importance of STEM and the contribution of careers education and IAG.
     
  • Chapter 2: IAG Professional's Guide
    - Current and Future Trends
    - The International Perspective
     
  • Chapter 3: Learning Routes and Pathways
    Keeping future options open by choosing a STEM learning route
     
  • Chapter 4: Equality and Diversity
    Promoting STEM learning routes and careers in a postive way to encourage under represented groups to see the benefits of STEM options.
     
  • Chapter 5: Where's the Money?
    Illustrating the earning potential of STEM careers.
     
  • Chapter 6: Making Presentations
    Using key facts to show the impact of STEM in dealing with today's challenges: group work ideas.
     
  • Chapter 7: Industry Focus
    Spotlight on key STEM industries, including case studies.
    • The UK Space Industry
    • The UK Nuclear Power Industry (Chapter 7.10)
    • The UK Renewable Energy Industry (Chapter 7.20)
     
  • Chapter 8: Organising STEM Events
    Stimulating activities, with links to organisations who deliver inspiring projects.
     
  • Chapter 9: Where to Find More Information
    Sources of references and websites, including Sector Skills Councils and finding out about your local area.
     
  • Chapter 10: STEM Supply and Demand Research
    A review of supply and demand issues relating to STEM subject choice and research into the STEM labour market.

All chapters can be downloaded below, alternatively follow the links to the right to read chapter summaries and download their full content.

This pack has been developed on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) by VT Enterprise and the Centre for Science Education as part of the STEM Subject Choice and Careers project. We welcome further feedback to inform the updates and supplements to this pack. To get in touch, or to register for update alerts and information on other project resources, please contact CSE at Sheffield Hallam University: info@careersinstem.co.uk or 0114 225 4870/ 4677

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