Create pre-recorded videos about your job in STEM or journey to STEM
Round VII (2022/23) Industry Engagement
Digital Xtra Fund used this platform to connect industry partners with various initiatives funded for Round VII (2022/2023) and engage with young people by sharing their knowledge and skills of the sector.
During the 2022/23 academic year, Digital Xtra Fund facilitated 14 industry engagements including 8 in-person engagements, 4 online sessions. As a result, 44 volunteers contributed approximately 76.75 hours and positively engaged with 879 young people.
In addition, 58 evaluators took part in the Round VIII (2023/24) Evaluation Panel in May 2023 of which half of the panellist were from industry and other half from the public, education or skills sectors. These volunteers help the Fund evaluate and select successful grant recipients for the 2023/24 academic year. Each panellists evaluated 7 or 8 applications thus contributing to a total of approximately 394 hours.
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Industry Engagement Opportunities from 2022/23
September
Submit a short video
Information session
Learn more about the STEM Ambassador programme and how to get involved.
Initial call to volunteer
Express interest to volunteer as mentor, judge, referee or reviewer for FIRST® LEGO® League – UK
October
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
STEM Careers Case Study
Video case studies to highlight skills and careers in tech sector
November
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
STEM Careers Case Study
Video case studies to highlight skills and careers in tech sector
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Careers Hive Event
Share your STEM story and inspire secondary school pupils
Delivery of Lunchtime Club
Help assist with the delivery of club on LEGO Robotics
December
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
Judge/Referee/Volunteer
Volunteer at FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Tournaments
STEM Careers Case Study
Video case studies to highlight skills and careers in tech sector
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
Delivery of Lunchtime Club
Help assist with the delivery of club on LEGO Robotics
Career Insight Day(s)
Provide insights into careers and skills in Games Industry
Training session
Tech Industry in the Classroom Resources Training Session
January
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Delivery of Afterschool Club
Help assist with the delivery of afterschool club on App Designing
Judges/Referees
Volunteer at FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge in-Class event
STEM Careers Case Study
Video case studies to highlight skills and careers in tech sector
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
Delivery of Lunchtime Club
Help assist with the delivery of club on LEGO Robotics
Career Insight Day(s)
Provide insights into careers and skills in Games Industry
February
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Delivery of Afterschool Club
Help assist with the delivery of afterschool club on App Designing
Reviewer/Volunteer
Volunteer at FIRST® LEGO® League Explore in-Class event
STEM Careers Case Study
Video case studies to highlight skills and careers in tech sector
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Delivery of Lunchtime Club
Help assist with the delivery of club on LEGO Robotics
Career Insight Day(s)
Provide insights into careers and skills in Games Industry
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
March
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Reviewer/Volunteer
Volunteer at FIRST® LEGO® League Explore in-Class event
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Online Celebration Event
Record career insight sessions for showcase and celebration event
Delivery of Lunchtime Club
Help assist with the delivery of club on LEGO Robotics
Careers/Skills Talk
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
Careers/Skills Talk
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
Career Insight Day(s)
Provide insights into careers and skills in Games Industry
Careers/Skills Talk
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
April
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Delivery of Afterschool Club
Help assist with the delivery of afterschool club using Lego kits
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Online Celebration Event
Record career insight sessions for showcase and celebration event
Delivery of Lunchtime Club
Help assist with the delivery of club on LEGO Robotics
Careers/Skills Talk
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
Career Insight Day(s)
Provide insights into careers and skills in Games Industry
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
May
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Delivery of Afterschool Club
Help assist with the delivery of afterschool club using Lego kits
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Online Celebration Event
Record career insight sessions for showcase and celebration event
Delivery of Lunchtime Club
Help assist with the delivery of club on LEGO Robotics
Reviewer/Volunteer
Volunteer as reviewer at FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Festival
Career Insight Day(s)
Provide insights into careers and skills in Games Industry
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
June
Submit a short video
Create pre-recorded videos about your job or journey to STEM
Live Q&A session
Share an insight into world of work with pupils thru Q&A session
Online Celebration Event
Record career insight sessions for showcase and celebration event
Careers/Skills talks
Guest speaker(s) to provide insights into careers and skills
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