Thousands of School children will be taking a trip to Scarborough Spa this week for the 15th Science and Engineering week and tonight there is an open session for local residents.
The Scarborough Science and Engineering Week (SSEW) is an annual three-day event held at The Spa in Scarborough. Now in its 15th year, the event aims to inspire young people aged 7-19 to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The event has been hugely successful, attracting over 40,000 young people since its inception. This year, over 3,000 students from schools across the coast and beyond are expected to attend.
Tonight there is also an open session. which runs from 6pm-8pm, where anyone can go along and see the exhibitions.
Simon Bull is from the Scarborough Business Ambassadors, he says tonight's event is a great opportunity for local people to see what's on offer.
SSEW features a range of interactive activities and exhibits designed to showcase the real-world applications of STEM. Exhibitors include local, regional, and national employers, as well as training and education organisations. Attendees have the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals and learn about different career paths.
For 2024, the event will feature dedicated zones for:
- Employers: Showcasing career opportunities within their organisations and sectors.
- Education & Training Providers: Offering information on further STEM studies and training pathways.
- Service & Supply Chain: Highlighting the diverse range of supporting roles within STEM industries.
This hands-on approach allows students to experience first hand how STEM subjects translate into exciting and innovative careers.
As Simon Bull, Chair of the Scarborough Business Ambassadors, notes, the event helps to challenge the stereotype of STEM careers being limited to "oily rags, overalls and lab coats", he says the event plays an important role in attracting youngsters to science and engineering careers.
Now in it's 15th year the event was originally created by a group of local engineering firms who were struggling to find local recruits for their workforce.
Simon says it has made a real impact in alleviating some of those recruitment issues and in helping local youngsters find careers in their home town's.
Simon says the success of SSEW can be attributed to the strong support it receives from various organisations. Anglo American , is the event's headline sponsor. Other key sponsors include North Yorkshire Council, who provide The Spa venue and transport for participating schools, and Made Smarter, the dinner sponsor for this year.
Simon says the event is not-for-profit and relies heavily on the financial support and commitment of its sponsors.
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