STEM is a key part of Scotland’s economy and equally STEM skills and knowledge help us all make sense of the world around us. This page will focus on STEM and how we can support and develop our young workforce with the skills involved, potential pathways, including apprenticeships and information on the future direction of the STEM industry.
STEM & DYW resources
We have created an interactive infographic to include a series of links to support your professional learning in STEM & DYW. Clicking on the image or the link here, you will open an interactive PDF document taking you to a series of links and YouTube videos to support your work in STEM and DYW.
Aquaculture
Here we have a series of 3 recorded sessions with a focus on STEM careers in aquaculture. Please click on the images below to watch. Please note this will open in Youtube.
In this recorded presentation we are joined by Dr Mary Fraser, Head of skills and talent, Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation centre. She provides an overview of aquaculture, routes into aquaculture, careers and links to resources for more information and to share with young people.
In this recorded presentation Connie Pattillo, Area manager for Uist and Barra for Mowi Scotland. She gives an overview of her role, a typical day in her STEM area and possible learner pathways for young people.
Mia from Pharmaq Analytiq discusses aquaculture health, working in a diagnostic laboratory, environmental issues and training and learner pathways.
Energy
This recorded webinar provides an overview of the energy sector in the north and highlights the history of innovative practice that continues today. Speakers share the key STEM skills used in their various roles, the changes in the energy sector as we move towards net zero and their personal learner journeys.
Speakers featured are Gavin MacKay, Head of Energy Industries at HIE; Lesley Bews, Quality Manager at European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) based in Orkney and Graceann Robertson, Marketing Manager at Verlume.
