Virtual Work Experience – Design a Net-Zero McDonald’s Restaurant
DYW Virtual Work Experience week has been developed under My Climate Path. My Climate Path can offer 500 funded places to S3 pupils in the DYW Glasgow, West and Lanarkshire & East Dunbartonshire regions. The DYW Virtual Work Experience week will take place 1st – 5th November.
Virtual Work Experience will inspire and raise the aspirations of young people to consider Construction and the Built Environment as a valuable career path. The learners will discover real-world applications of STEM and can access a whole range of exciting professional career pathways through strong industry and academic links.
Content
- In collaboration with COYO and McDonald’s, pupils will be challenged to design a ‘Net Zero’ McDonald’s restaurant for a local community.
- During the week, pupils will be introduced to the concept of ‘net zero’ design. They will be asked to design an inclusive, modern restaurant, with support throughout the week from industry professionals.
- Pupils will be required to produce a written report over the course of the week and submit this for moderation.
- Successful pupils will receive a “DEC CONNECT Award” endorsed certificate.
Alignment with Curriculum & Careers Advice
- Aligns with the DYW Career Education Standard.
- Strong curriculum links to STEM subjects + English, Geography, Art, Design & Technology.
- Students can explore a range of professions, and DYW has industry experts available to provide virtual or actual in-person support as well as providing to insights into the following roles and career pathways:
- Architect, Architectural Technologist, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Facilities Manager, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect, Project Manager, Land Surveyor & Quantity Surveyor.
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