Careers Hive is an interactive introduction to the world of STEM-based careers for students ages 11–14
28 October–2 November 2024
Audience: Secondary School Pupils
Estimated Reach: 3,500 each year
Careers Hive is designed to provide secondary school pupils with a new way of thinking about their futures. Participants – pupils and their teachers – explore different career pathways and roles across multiple sectors through themed zones containing practical activities highlighting a variety of STEM careers, staffed by volunteer STEM professionals. Central to these zones is the Think Tank, a dedicated space for students to informally chat one-to-one with STEM professionals and ask the questions that matter to them most.
Young people develop perceptions of what a scientist looks like at an early stage, which can be a deterrent to choosing STEM subjects at school or pursuing a STEM career. Careers Hive’s Life After Leaving School panel discussion gives them the chance to hear directly from early-career STEM professionals from a broad range of industries, who talk about their career journeys. Students also have an opportunity to ask questions and have their say on important issues such as gender representation in STEM.
One thing I'm taking away from today is that I am my own person and no matter my gender, I will go into the job I want
Student after attending Careers Hive
The Impact
Scotland is facing a skills gap: a scientifically literate population is vital to advance our STEM and digital industries, yet fewer and fewer pupils are choosing these subjects at school and within higher education. Pupils often feel that science is not for them or that they might not be clever enough – Careers Hive challenges these negative preconceptions head-on.
Careers Hive reaches S1–3 pupils (11–15 year olds) as they reach the point in their education where they choose their subjects.
87% of students attending Careers Hive said they gained a better understanding of jobs available in STEM.
66% of students said they are more interested in studying STEM subjects and working in STEM-related job after their visit to Careers Hive.
Making Science Accessible
We are committed to ensuring Careers Hive is accessible to students no matter their background, which is why we make the experience entirely free for schools to visit. The cost of arranging transport may be a barrier to some schools attending, so we have a bus bursary in place to support schools in need.
How You Can Help
Align your organisation with Careers Hive by sponsoring a zone or activity and offer your staff and exclusive development opportunity, exclusive event invites, branding in the National Museum for Scotland’s Grand Gallery, on our website, across other Edinburgh Science collateral and more.
Sponsorship opportunities begin from £5,000 +VAT
Click the button below to contact Hannah Schlesinger, Director of Development, for more information.
