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Science & Engineering Ambassadors
Through Science & Engineering Ambassadors, SETNET and
SETPoints want to encourage more young people to understand the
opportunities that a science, engineering or technology based
career can offer them.
We are seeking out suitable Ambassadors so that every school has
the opportunity, working with them, to excite young people about
the importance and relevance of science.
Ambassadors could be involved in a range of activities
including:
- Supporting school activities like clubs, awards and
competitions
- Offering mentoring and careers guidance
- Acting as role models
- Helping to provide work experience placements for teachers and
students
Interested? Then read on …..
What’s in it for Business?
- A great opportunity to make a difference
- Ensuring more scientists and technologists for the future
- Improved public understanding of science and technical subjects
and the benefits they bring
- Raising your company profile
- A cost-effective way of giving staff excellent development
opportunities
- Putting something back into your community
- Being effective locally as part of a nationally run
programme
What’s in it for Ambassadors?
The chance to:
- Share your enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and
mathematics
- Develop your communication skills
- Boost your confidence
- Be part of a national, recognised programme of like minded
people
- Involvement in your local community
What’s in it for Schools?
You will be introduced to vetted enthusiasts from
your own area who can:
- Help make STEM subjects ‘cool for kids’
- Give teachers some practical support and solutions
Ambassadors will be formally briefed on education today
- They will understand what you, the teacher, are talking
about
Communication will be the key issue for success
- Ambassadors have been directed to plan with you – the
teacher
- The work must be directed and agreed with you
What do I need to be an Ambassador?
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment
- A story to tell and a good way to tell it
- The ability to identify with young people
- Above all a passion for what you do and a wish to inspire young
people to achieve their full potential
I want to be an Ambassador. Where do I go from here?
Contact SETNET or your local SETPoint.
Before being matched to the most appropriate school Ambassadors
will be:-
- Checked through the Criminal Records Bureau
- Briefed on today’s education needs
You will be regularly updated, trained and supported by your
local SETPoint.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics need no
selling.
Declining numbers of young people are taking up science and
technical subjects as a career.
Ambassadors will help halt that decline
At SETNET we are working with SETPoints to deliver
excellence. These 53 local ‘approved agents’ are one-stop
shops which support and have a wealth of information about
resources, schemes and initiatives based on science, engineering,
technology and mathematics.
Click here
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