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Recruiter set to develop the tech careers of local school children
develop, a leading contributor to the software engineering community, has partnered with Canon Barnett Primary School in Tower Hamlets to see business growth directly impact the education and prospects of local children. Recruiter develop which operates in London, Berlin and Miami, is
introducing coding and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related topics to children and young people in their local area. Evidence from a UK survey of nearly 10,000 primary school children shows that only 17 per cent aspire to a career in science – leading to talent shortages despite the overwhelming growth of the UK’s STEM industries. The firm aims to bridge the socioeconomic and gender gaps faced by
local children and help fuel future talent pipelines by donating £25 to the school for every placement made. Based on 2021/22 figures, this will amount to a total of over £20,000 going directly towards STEM education in the form of toys, learning platforms, and equipment. Consultants have visited the pupils at Canon Barnett to talk about
what makes software engineering so exciting, and what opportunities will be available to them in the future. Speaking on the partnership, Sarah Bellerby, Head Teacher, at Canon Barnett, said: “We are really thrilled to be a part of this amazing project.
We feel extremely grateful that the develop team reached out to our school. This unique opportunity means that we can carefully plan our curriculum to motivate the pupils to learn about software engineering using high quality stem toys. “I think the vision of develop is very powerful, if the seed is planted
early children will feel inspired to learn and this will hopefully direct them to explore their interests further as they move through their educational journey and future career. Our children at Canon Barnett need experiences like this, I am really excited to see where it will take us!” Kevin Hammond, CEO at develop commented: “With STEM jobs
projected to grow by 10 per cent in the next five to ten years, and those in software development at an even more astonishing rate, it is imperative that we give younger generations the right tools to succeed in an increasingly digital world. Unfortunately, many educational platforms fail to give children the full scope of jobs that are available to them, to the detriment of modern industries.” u
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New careers website tackles outdated stereotypes about careers in geography
Esri UK recently announced a new Careers with GIS website, designed to inspire more students to study geography and GIS at GCSE, A-level and degree level, by highlighting the rewarding and exciting careers that these subjects lead to. Containing stories from
real professionals working with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), from drone pilots and engineers to those tackling climate change or conserving wildlife, the website aims to dispel the outdated stereotypes about which careers are open to those with geography qualifications. The rich variety of jobs included demonstrates how geospatial technology skills are currently in growing demand across many different sectors, particularly within the sustainability and environmental industries. Content on the site includes videos and interactive story maps to be used
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by teachers, parents/carers, careers advisors and students, to give inspiration when choosing subjects, helping people realise that studying geography and GIS is the first step towards a fulfilling career. Using filters, the site allows students to narrow down different job profiles which they are most interested in. Profiles include GIS experts working at Costain, Sustrans, The Rivers Trust, Plantlife International and the Scottish Wildlife Trust. “Teachers tell us that students face pressure to drop Geography because
the huge range of well-paid and fulfilling jobs connected to the subject are invisible from the classroom. Careers with GIS has been created to reveal what’s out there, break down outdated stereotypes of what geographers do and who can be a geographer,” said Katie Hall, Education Manager, Esri UK. “The geospatial sector is currently crying out for new people – particularly with the growth of environmental and climate change related industries. Learning geography and GIS skills can help students find fulfilling careers, empowering them to make the world a better place.” For geography undergraduates thinking about future careers, the site gives
advice on what skills they’ll need to gain during their degree to apply for a growing range of jobs. Other useful resources include links to job vacancies, the GeoMentor scheme, plus industry sites including the Royal Geographical Society, Black Geographers and Women in Geospatial.
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https://careerswithgis.co.uk/ July/August 2022
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