Super opportunities for S3- S6 pupils considering higher education and/or a career pathway in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) based subject matter
The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) has two programmes of STEM based residential* university taster courses Inspire and Headstart across the UK this summer 2020.
What are INSPIRE and HEADSTART?
Inspire and Headstart are 3 and 4/5 day courses’ (respectively) hands-on series of STEM based activities and lectures for young people aged 15 to 17 (year S4 & S5)** to further their understanding of degree/degree apprenticeship and future career opportunities.
These on-campus university-based experiences are an enabler for like-minded students to engage with lecturers and undergraduates on a challenging course specific agenda whilst utilising their problem determination, analytical, creative and life skills.
Benefits include:
- Practical sessions to reinforce theory-based lectures
- Variety of course offerings and themes to suit all individuals
- Access to university lecturers and undergraduates for advice and guidance on degree/degree apprenticeship and potential career pathways
- Bronze (Inspire) and Silver (Headstart) industry-led accreditation from Industrial Cadets (Inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales)
- Meet role models
- On-campus halls of residence experience
Course fee, bursaries & other support: The course costs £245 (3 day residential), £150* (3 day non-residential) for Inspire and £399 (4/5 day residential) for Headstart. Limited bursary places are available on BOTH programmes subject to qualification criteria.
For more information/questions contact EDT: headstartteam@etrust.org.uk of 01707-871505
Apply online:
https://www.etrust.org.uk/inspire-courses
https://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart-courses
*There are 1 or 2 non-residential courses
**Inspire will consider mature/gifted S3 students who are 15 years old
