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The above image is a collage of a two day STEM workshop made by the students involved in Formula 24.  The two days started with the re-making of the nose cone for the car “Morpheus” to meet the new 2019…

Made in Chesterfield is organised by Destination Chesterfield and DEBP.  It is sponsored by the University of Derby.  It is designed to bring together businesses, schools and training providers to showcase the sector to future school leavers. Since it was…

The STEM Ambassador app makes it even easier to find nearby volunteering opportunities. Notifications and the ‘Add to calendar’ button allow you to easily keep track of your activities. You can express an interest and contact organisers instantly through in-app…

Give an hour is a campaign asking for those who work for, or own small or medium sized businesses to inspire and support young people in local schools and colleges.  This can be done by sharing their unique stories and…

Bringing the Outside World into Belper School, by Nicky Astle of Rayburn Tours I’m up early and feeling the pleasant pressure of attending and presenting a careers talk hosted by Belper School. It’s the second year running for me.  It…

Year 11 students from Wilsthorpe School & Sixth Form took part in a day of mock interviews.  The aim is to help create a better understanding of the interview processes they may go through when applying for further education or…