Round VI (2021/22) Industry Engagement

In 2021, Digital Xtra Fund launched this platform to help our industry partners connect with the various initiatives funded during the Round VI (2021/2022) grants cycle. This enabled them to more easily engage with young people and share their skills and knowledge of the sector.

During the 2021/22 academic year, which was still being impacted by restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Digital Xtra Fund facilitated 15 industry engagements: 3 in-person engagements, 9 online sessions, 2 pre-recorded resources, and a series of Career case studies (submitted by 24 staff). As a result, 51 volunteers contributed approximately 103.5 hours and positively engaged with 1,325 young people.

In addition, 40 evaluators took part in the Round VII (2022/23) Evaluation Panel in May 2022 of which 27 panellist were from industry and 13 were from the public, education or skills sectors. These volunteers help the Fund evaluate and select successful grant recipients for the 2022/23 academic year. Each panellists evaluated 7 or 8 applications thus contributing to a total of approximately 282 hours.

If you wish to become a Partner or Supporter of Digital Xtra Fund and potentially volunteer to positively engage young people in tech, please visit our Support Us page for full details.

Industry Engagement Opportunities from 2021/22

September 2021

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Games for Good

Volunteers and Guest Speakers to provide insights into careers and skills in Gaming

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STEM Careers Case Study

Case studies to highlight the diverse range of people and careers within the tech sector

Aberdeen Science Centre

Be Cyber Smart

Help with the delivery of sessions using micro:bits and explore how to stay safe online

October 2021

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Coding Club

Help with the delivery of weekly afterschool coding session for girls only club

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Career Insight Day

Cyber Security: Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills

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STEM Careers Case Study

Case studies to highlight the diverse range of people and careers within the tech sector

November 2021

Aberdeen Science Centre

Community Day

Help with the delivery of sessions using micro:bits and explore how to stay safe online

Southmuir PS - 125

Career Insight Day

Game Development & Design: Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills

Knox Academy

Coding Club

Help with the delivery of weekly lunchtime coding club for S1-S6 pupils

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Career Showcase event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills in game industry, programming etc.

Knox Academy

Career Showcase Event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills (pre-recorded or in-person)

Balmalloch Primary

Series of Talks/Activities

Guests to share their experiences of working in digital technology through talks or activities

Skills Development Scotland

Training session

Find out more about “Tech Industry in the Classroom” resources and guides

December 2021

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Information session

Learn more about the STEM Ambassador programme and how to get involved.
Knox Academy

Career Showcase Event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills (pre-recorded or in-person)

Skills Development Scotland

Training session

Find out more about “Tech Industry in the Classroom” resources and guides

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Hands-on Session or Talk

 Guests with expertise in robotics to engage pupils with examples of work/models

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Career Showcase event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills in game industry, programming etc

January 2022

Aberdeen Science Centre

Community Day

Help with the delivery of sessions using micro:bits and explore how to stay safe online

Southmuir PS - 125

Career Insight Day

Coding/Programming: Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills

Knox Academy

Career Showcase Event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills (pre-recorded or in-person)

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Coding Club

Help with the delivery of weekly afterschool coding session for girls only club

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Career Showcase event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills in game industry, programming etc

Knox Academy

Pupil Support

Help (National 5 and Higher) pupils complete the practice tasks in preparation for the assignment

February 2022

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Career Showcase event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills in game industry, programming etc

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Live Q&A session

Share an insight into world of work with pupils working on Code vs Climate Project

Knox Academy

Pupil Support

Help (National 5 and Higher) pupils complete the practice tasks in preparation for the assignment

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Coding Club

Help with the delivery of weekly afterschool coding session for girls only club

March 2022

Southmuir PS - 125

Career Insight Day

Robotics: Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills

Skills Development Scotland

Training session

Find out more about “Tech Industry in the Classroom” resources and guides

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Career Showcase event

Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills in game industry, programming etc

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DYW/STEM fortnight

Share opportunities in world of work within Digital Tech/STEM sector through hands-on sessions

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Online Celebration Event

Help with recording some sessions to showcase and celebrate the competition entries from schools

Knox Academy

Pupil Support

Help (National 5 and Higher) pupils complete the practice tasks in preparation for the assignment

April 2022

Southmuir PS - 125

Career Insight Event

Software Development: Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills

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Science Festival

Engage with public about experience of working in STEM and, particularly, in digital tech.

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Online Celebration Event

Help with recording some sessions to showcase and celebrate the competition entries from schools

Knox Academy

Pupil Support

Help (National 5 and Higher) pupils complete the practice tasks in preparation for the assignment

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Volunteer/Judge/Referee

Get involved as judges, referees or volunteers for FIRST® LEGO® League Tournament

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In-person Celebration Event

Set the young people a 5-minute STEM challenge, preferably related to your company

May 2022

Southmuir PS - 125

Career Insight Event

Data Science: Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills

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Online Celebration Event

Help with recording some sessions to showcase and celebrate the competition entries from schools

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Volunteer/Judge/Referee

Get involved as judges, referees or volunteers for FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Tournament

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Reviewer/Volunteer

Get involved to as a reviewer at FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Festival

June 2022

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Volunteer/Judge/Referee

Get involved as judges, referees or volunteers for the Grant Scottish Finals

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In-person Celebration Event

Set the young people a 5-minute STEM challenge, preferably related to your company

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Reviewer/Volunteer

Get involved to as a reviewer at FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Festival

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STEM Inspirational videos

Produce short engaging videos highlighting the importance of STEM learning and related careers

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STEM Challenge

Design and share fun & accessible STEM Challenges to engage learners at school or at home

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STEM Workshop

Deliver live face-to-face or virtual STEM workshops for learners across Fife schools

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