RESOURCES TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN DIGITAL

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1 ABOUT CAREERS IN DIGITAL Computing at School (CAS) WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Part of the BCS Chartered Institute for IT, CAS aims to provide leadership and strategic guidance to all involved in computing education in schools. WISE enables and energises people in business, industry and education to increase participation, contribution and success of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Hosts a number of classroom resources that offer various opportunities to support the teaching of computing education. A login is required. community.computingatschool.org.uk/door?need_ login=1 People like Me Goes Digital is a resource to show girls aged that they can be happy and successful in a career in technology. wisecampaign.org.uk/resources/2016/04/people-likeme-digital-pack Digital Day Digital Day takes place on 14th November and sees digital professionals head back to school for a day to inspire students and give them insight into the depth and breadth of careers available. Digital Day Challenges highlight some of the activities set by sponsors and employers alike. bimadday.org.uk/challenges Rasberry Pi Foundation The Rasberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based charity that works to put the power of digital making into the hands of people all over the world, so they are capable of understanding and shaping our increasingly digital world. Astro Pi is a series of competitions which allow European school students to run computer science experiments on the International Space Station. astro-pi.org The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) idea BAFTA is a world leading independent arts charity that aims to culturally and creatively enrich lives through excellent work in film, games and television. idea is a digital programme that helps you develop digital and enterprise skills for free. Young Game Designers is a gaming initiative for year olds, which explores how games are made and the skills required to make them through workshops, a video series and an annual competition. ygd.bafta.org idea Digital badges - discover skills you never knew you had and hone the ones you ve already got by taking our online challenges. Includes lesson plans and activities for students. thedukeofyork.org/initiatives/the-duke-of-york-awardfor-technical-education idea Challenges are split into four main categories, with each contributing towards a digital award. idea.org.uk

2 ABOUT CAREERS IN DIGITAL The Tech Partnership The Tech Partnership is the network of employers collaborating to create the skills for the digital economy. TechFuture offers a range of FREE resources designed by some of the most inventive employers in the tech industry to support the computer science curriculum from Key Stages 2-4, helping teachers inspire the next generation of digital innovators. thetechpartnership.com/techfuture/techfuture-teachers #techgoals #techgoals is a campaign designed to support teachers to upskill in digital and supports young people to achieve digital badges. #techgoals - employer designed learning resources based on real life challenges that can be delivered through the curriculum or as a drop down day. A login is required. learning.thetechpartnership.com/mod/page/view. php?id=464 BBC Tecnology Will a Robot take your Job? BBC resources and technology explains automation will a robot take your job in the future? BBC Resources - Will a Robot take your Job? - includes fun quizzes and interactive classroom based resources about how jobs will be different in the future. bbc.co.uk/news/technology BBC iwonder BBC iwonder-provides provoking answers to fascinating questions sparked by BBC programmes, the news, anniversaries and world events Discover digital creativity resources and programmes for children and adults as part of the BBC s Make it Digital campaign. bbc.co.uk/makeitdigital/sections/get-involved Digital Schoolhouse Ukie s Digital Schoolhouse powered by PlayStation, sponsored by SEGA and Warwickshire County Council uses play-based learning to engage the next generation of pupils and teachers with the computing curriculum. Digital Schoolhouses includes free downloadable resources for teachers and aims to bridge the gap between industry and education, to prepare the next generation for a digital age. digitalschoolhouse.org.uk Code Club Code Club is a nationwide network of volunteers and educators who run free coding clubs where young people aged 9-13 build and share their ideas, learning along the way. Code Club teams an enthusiastic volunteer with a community venue, such as a school or library, to run an after-school club for young people aged 9-13, using specially created Code Club resources. codeclub.org.uk

3 ABOUT CAREERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) CITB is the Industry Training Board for the construction industry, and a partner in ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council, devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and those who work in it. The CITB website is to provide resources, support and inspiration to 14 to 19 year olds interested in careers in construction and the built environment. citb.co.uk/cberesources Design, Engineer, Construct! (DEC!) DEC! is an accredited learning programme for secondary-school students and has been developed to create and inspire the next generation of built environment professionals. DEC! Difference offers a project based approach to learning, with online workbooks and opportunities for cross-curricular learning. designengineerconstruct.com/what-is-dec/#whatproject Open Doors Open Doors offers a chance to see behind the scenes at major live construction sites across England, Scotland and Wales Open Doors, Get into Construction - discover how the buildings and structures in your community are constructed and find out about the diverse range of skills and professions opendoors.construction Your Life Your Life aim to increase the numbers of young people studying maths and physics to open up future career choices. Career Profiles provides opportunities for young people to learn about the world of work and explore interviews with professionals in infrastructure. yourlife.org.uk/career-profiles Construction Youth Trust Construction Youth Trust are a charity that educates, trains and inspires young people to help them build better futures in the construction industry. Find a Career highlights the various career opportunities within the built environment and what it involves, including responsibilities, skills, routes and progression opportunities. constructionyouth.org.uk

4 ABOUT CAREERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE Go Construct Go Construct is an industry-wide initiative that aims to attract, inform and retain a talented workforce for the construction & built environment sector. Go Construct provides information and resources relating to construction, with ambassadors reaching out to schools to inspire young people about the industry, including construction ambassadors, career pathways, activities and job profiles. goconstruct.org Kier Construction Kier Construction Kier Group plc is a leading property, residential, construction and services group which invests in, builds, maintains and renews the places where we work, live and play. They operate across a range of sectors including defence, education, housing, industrials, power, transport and utilities. Shaping Your World website offers a Virtual Interactive Built Environment with resources, ambassadors and information about the roles in the construction industry. shapingyourworld.co.uk HS2 (High Speed Rail) Infrastructure Project Careers Resources HS2 is about unlocking our potential, and making better connections between people and places. It s about finding new skills, growing new industries, and starting thousands of people on a rewarding career. HS2 Project website provides an insight into the range of skilled roles available in order to deliver the project. The website features a range of teaching resources and teacher information about HS2 backed up with interactive careers information throughout. plotr.co.uk/careers/worlds/hs2 BAM Construction BAM Construction design, construct, refurbish and operate outstanding buildings for public and private sector clients, and for their portfolio of properties.. BAM Construction website has case studies, information on apprenticeships, graduate programme and career profiles on roles within the construction sector. BAM can also offer work experience opportunities for schools. bam.co.uk/careers

5 ABOUT CAREERS IN ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING The James Dyson Foundation The James Dyson Foundation is dedicated to encouraging young people to think differently, make mistakes, invent and realise their engineering potential. The Engineering Box is a free kit that gives students a chance to take apart a Dyson machine to learn more about detailed design engineering. jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk/resources Tomorrow s Engineers The Tomorrow s Engineers programme, led by the engineering community, provides a platform for employers to work effectively with schools to inspire more young people to consider a career in engineering. From Idea to Career is a careers booklet describing 12 different areas of engineering, including aerospace, biomedical, civil, chemical, electrical, software and mechanical. tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/from-idea-to-career The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Faraday IET Faraday teaching resources and activities to encourage the learning and uptake of science, design and technology, engineering, maths and computing. Faraday Challenge Days give students the opportunity to research, design and make prototype solutions to engineering problems. faraday-secondary.theiet.org/faraday-challenge-days/ entry-information/ This is Engineering This is Engineering - From the shoes you wear and the phone in your hand, through to the music you listen to and the games you play, engineering is at the heart of everything. It brings ideas to life and turns dreams into reality. Whether you re into sports, beats, fashion, festivals, trainers or tech, there s a place in engineering for you This is Engineering includes videos around a range of engineering disciplines including the engineering around games design. thisisengineering.org.uk Made Here Now Made Here Now is an initiative to change perceptions of UK manufacturing and attract more talent to the sector. Education Pathways helps students and teachers to explore routes into manufacturing through success stories, case studies and videos. madeherenow.com/pathways

6 ABOUT CAREERS IN ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING STEM Learning Working to achieve a world-leading education for all young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) STEM Insight provides resources, a careers toolkit, information on STEM clubs and CPD opportunities that are linked to the curriculum. stem.org.uk/stem-insight WISE Campaign (Women in Science and Engineering) Campaign WISE inspires girls and women to study STEM subjects and consider careers in STEM WISE website features teaching resources, job profiles, CPD opportunities, careers information and also event listings. wisecampaign.org.uk Women in Rail Women in Rail showcases the variety of roles and successful careers women can achieve in the rail industry. Women in Rail provides inspirational resources to inspire girls to look at careers in the rail industry. womeninrail.org womeninrail.org/interviews ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers) ICE is the industry body supporting over 92,000 members worldwide offering a range on industry insights, case studies and resources. ICE is a comprehensive range of resources aimed at all student ages to help you show and explain what civil engineering is, why it s important and what you need to do to become a civil engineer. ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/inspire-the-nextgeneration/educational-resources