The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is inviting in-scope employers, who are keen to have more STEM outreach in schools in their local area, to apply for a fully funded training programme for women in their organisations to become careers ambassadors.
The ECITB is funding ten places on the award-winning STEMAZING Inspiration Academy that supports women and non-binary people in STEM to inspire children through fun, interactive online STEM sessions.
The programme builds public engagement skills and confidence on camera and includes a STEM delivery toolbox. The newly empowered role models then deliver a four-week programme of LIVE online or in-person STEM sessions to children aged 7-9 years old.
Schools benefit from the programme by taking part in hands-on simple STEM activities and experiments designed to promote children’s curiosity and creativity. They also receive a STEMKit of resources.
At the end of the programme, companies will have their own fully trained role models and STEM ambassadors who can continue schools’ engagement post-programme.
“The 2024 ECITB Workforce Census revealed that 40,000 additional workers could be needed across the engineering construction industry (ECI) for major projects by 2030. 71% of employers reported challenges in hiring workers, up from 53% in 2021.
“And it also highlighted that the proportion of women in the ECI has grown but still only stands at just 16.9%.
“To meet the growing demand for workers, it is imperative that we increase the diversity of people working in the industry and promote careers into the industry to under-represented groups at an early age.
“This programme inspires children, raises awareness of STEM careers and, importantly, provides young girls with female role models in the industry.”
Andrew Hockey
ECITB Chief Executive
The ECITB will allocate places on a first come, first served basis. To secure a place for you or a colleague on the programme, email:
Connecting industry with inspiration
STEMAZING is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to inspiration and inclusion in STEM.
Hear from Alex Knight, Founder and CEO of STEMAZING, on this partnership with the ECITB.
