Morgan Stanley is hosting their "Step In, Step Up: Women in STEM" event in Glasgow. This is a one-day programme for anyone interested in tech!

Successful candidates must be a student studying at S4-S6 level and at least 16 years of age by the start date.

Start date - 18th-19th Feb 2025
Apply by 31st Jan 2025

Don't miss the chance to network with industry experts, explore the world of STEM, and kickstart your journey into the tech world.

Apply now:  https://buff.ly/3BcLosF

Today we had 52 pupils attend DXC Technology for the latest Digital Futures Academy session.

The focus was on building essential personal skills, and what better way to do that than with an engaging Murder Mystery experience?

Huge thanks to Julie Greer and Kenny Morrison from West College Scotland for leading such a fantastic session!

The pupils worked together to crack a thrilling case, honing teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. They even got a glimpse into the cutting-edge technology used in forensic and crime investigations. 

Thank you to Michelle Muirhead and the amazing team at DXC for organizing another memorable session.

STEM West 24 has come to a close, and what an incredible two days it’s been!

We had a fantastic time with hands-on activities, inspiring employers, and secondary school pupils fully immersing themselves in the world of STEM. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event unforgettable!

A special thanks to West College Scotland for hosting us. Over 850 pupils attended, engaging with 60 exhibitor tables and the exciting Arnold Clark van.

We can’t wait to see you again next year!

The countdown is on for STEM West 2024!

We’re still inviting employers to showcase their industries at our flagship event on 18th-19th November.

The aim of the event is to inspire young people to choose STEM subjects at school and have employers showcase their company/industry. Last year we had over 800 pupils attend from 4 of our local authorities, (West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) with over 50 exhibitors!

If you are an employer who is interested in showcasing your company and can bring along something interactive or hands on for S2-S4 pupils to engage with over the 2 days then please let us know. Even if you can only attend one of the days, it would be great to still have you come!

Interested in showcasing at STEM West 2024? Please complete the registration form.

If you are unable to access the form then please complete the below Word Document and email to info@dywwest.co.uk

If you have any questions please email jan.mcmahon@dywwest.co.uk or clarke.speirs@dywwest.co.uk

This month we had a fantastic start to Year 2 of our four-year partnership with DXC Technology for the Digital Futures Academy!

This session focused on Security and Social Engineering, offering students valuable insights into the world of cybersecurity.

We were also joined by Craig Steele and Kirstie Steele from Digital Skills Scotland, who led an exciting hands-on activity where students experienced hacking into a virtual bank.

A huge thank you to our partners and students for making this session so engaging and impactful!
 

Our flagship STEM West event will return on the 18th & 19th November 2024 at West College Scotland, Clydebank campus.

The aim of the event is to inspire young people to choose STEM subjects at school and have employers showcase their company/industry. Last year we had over 800 pupils attend from 4 of our local authorities, (West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) with over 50 exhibitors!

If you are an employer who is interested in showcasing your company and can bring along something interactive or hands on for S2-S4 pupils to engage with over the 2 days then please let us know. Even if you can only attend one of the days, it would be great to still have you come!

Interested in showcasing at STEM West 2024? Please complete the following form -https://forms.gle/zGPZ6iN8owMzoJk3A

If you are unable to access the above form then please complete the below Word Document and email to info@dywwest.co.uk

If you have any questions please email jan.mcmahon@dywwest.co.uk or clarke.speirs@dywwest.co.uk

This month marked an exceptional conclusion to the first semester of the DXC Technology UKI Digital Futures Academy (DFA). The program celebrated the achievements of its dedicated pupils with a series of enriching activities and well-deserved recognitions.

Students had the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art facilities, participate in hands-on coding sessions, and receive certificates acknowledging their hard work and accomplishments. These experiences not only enhanced their technical skills but also provided valuable insights into the dynamic field of digital technology.

Well done to all involved for their outstanding efforts! 

Looking forward to an amazing year 2!

As we look forward to an amazing year two, we are excited about the future prospects and continued success of the DFA program!

We had another round of fantastic sessions with DXC Technology Digital Futures Academy!

In our first session, pupils explored their creativity in a design challenge, programming robotic cars & learning about the history of automation!

In our next session, they engaged in valuable lessons on building confidence and motivation.

We can't wait for the next one!

Four of our Digital Futures Academy participants, in collaboration with DXC Technology, had the incredible opportunity to serve as mascots for the Manchester United vs. Newcastle game at Old Trafford this month.

It was an unforgettable evening capped off by an exciting 3-2 victory for Man United.

Well done Alicia, Erin, Connor & Jackson!

DYW West are supporting Inverclyde Council with a new STEM Festival taking place the w/c 3rd June 2024.

We are aiming to have employers deliver STEM activity in primary schools (during the day Mon-Fri) and secondary schools in the evening (Mon-Thu).

The purpose of the festival is to get more young people interested in STEM subjects and future careers.

If you have a STEM activity you could deliver please look at the attached spreadsheet (download in attachments section below) – pick a school(s) and date(s) and let us know by contacting us on info@dywwest.co.uk with Inverclyde STEM Fest in the title. The 2^nd tab of the spreadsheet has info we would also need so please complete that and return the spreadsheet to the email above.

The hashtag for the week is #InverclydeStemFest

Please click the attachment below to download the spreadsheet