We would be delighted if your company could bring STEM to life for the young people attending SCDI's Young Engineers and Science Clubs exciting Shetland Celebration of STEM 2023.

We are inviting our industry partners to set a five-minute STEM challenge, ideally, it should focus on a particular engineering or scientific discipline related to your company. Maths, technology and digital challenges are welcome too!

The day provides an opportunity for primary and secondary pupils to share their passion and enthusiasm for STEM by showcasing their Climate Smarter models and other STEM project work. They will also learn more about career opportunities as they compete in a series fun 5-minute STEM challenges (set by industry partners), with prizes for overall winners!

The day is an ideal opportunity to highlight industry opportunities available to the local young people and we hope you will be keen to be involved.

Key information:

Around 60 young people (aged 8 – 14) will compete at each event.
Pupils will compete in teams of 6.
Teams will be marked on problem-solving, team working and overall achievement.
A table, power and internet access will be available and score sheets will be provided.
Our experienced team can help co-develop a suitable challenge, if required.
There will be space for a small pop-up stand as a backdrop for your challenge.
Refreshments and lunch bags will be provided for all staff and credit for this support will be in all promotional materials, feature in press releases as well as on our Twitter feed.
Photographs from the day will be shared for your company use.

Shetland Celebration of STEM 2023 - STEM Challenge Provider