Showcase your industry. Inspire the next generation. Get involved in #STEMWest26!

There’s still time for employers to get involved in STEM West 2026, taking place on 16th & 17th November at West College Scotland, Clydebank Campus.

STEM West gives employers the opportunity to showcase their industry, connect with S2–S4 pupils and inspire the next generation of STEM talent.

We’re looking for employers to bring their industry to life through interactive hands on activities.

It’s a great opportunity to raise awareness of your sector and give young people a real insight into STEM careers.

Click here to register

You don’t need to attend both days. Joining us for one day would be fantastic!

Questions? Contact:
📧 jan.mcmahon@dywwest.co.uk

What a fantastic day celebrating the Year 3 graduation of DXC Technology's Digital Futures Academy! 

Pupils took part in an exciting Emerging Technology session focused on AI, gaining hands on experience with chatbot and app building, virtual reality, prompt engineering, an F1 racing simulator and an interactive AI quiz.

The celebrations also included the presentation of Year 3 certificates, alongside 11 awards recognising outstanding achievement and commitment throughout the programme.

Jim Hannigan MBA CEng FIMMM FWCS, DYW West Chair and Elma Murray CBE, Deputy Chair of the DYW Employers Forum, were delighted to present the Programme Engagement Award.

Thank you to DXC United Kingdom & Ireland for delivering another year of fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help young people explore the exciting world of digital careers.

Congratulations to all the pupils who graduated from Year 3!
 

Our flagship STEM West event will return on the 16th & 17th November 2026 at West College Scotland, Clydebank campus.

The aim of the event is to inspire young people to choose STEM subjects at school and give employers the chance to showcase their company or industry. Last year, we welcomed over 800 pupils from four of our local authorities (West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde) along with more than 50 exhibitors!

If you are an employer interested in showcasing your company and can bring along something interactive or hands on for S2–S4 pupils to engage with over the two days, then we’d love to hear from you. Even if you can only attend one of the days, it would be great to have you involved!

Interested in showcasing at STEM West 2026? Please click here to complete the form

Remember, this isn’t your usual careers event – we’re looking for something hands on and engaging to capture young people’s interest.

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

As part of March's DXC Digital Futures Academy, students stepped into the role of Innovation Designers, taking on a Dragon’s Den style challenge to transform the fan experience at Hampden Park.

Working in teams, they explored real fan needs, from accessibility to engagement and created innovative tech solutions like apps, AR experiences, and smart services.

Pupils stepped into the role of Threat Response Analysts at DXC's Digital Futures Academy, gaining hands-on insight into the world of cyber security.

Supported by a subject matter expert from Tanium, they explored how real cyber professionals identify, investigate and respond to security threats. From analysing unusual activity to working through guided lab exercises using real tools and processes, students experienced what it’s truly like to work in a modern Cyber Security Team.

This was a fantastic opportunity to build critical thinking, problem-solving skills and awareness of careers in cyber security.

Thank you again to everyone at DXC and Tanium for this fantastic session!

We had the pleasure of attending the Grand Final of Turbine Taskforce – Uniting Society and Sustainability at NMIS.

Funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering and led by Kirsty Pinnell, this inspiring STEM outreach project challenged S1–S3 pupils from schools across Inverclyde, East Glasgow and Renfrewshire to repurpose retired wind turbine blades in ways that would benefit their local communities.

After progressing through competitive heats, the finalist teams (St Columba's High School, Linwood High School & St Andrew's RC) returned to present refined concepts, prototypes and 3D models to an audience and judging panel. The creativity, confidence and innovation on display was exceptional.

Congratulations to the winners from St Columba's High School. Every team should be incredibly proud!

Another fantastic two days of STEM West are officially complete, and what an event it’s been!

We were blown away by the level of creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment shown by this year’s exhibitors. With more than 800 pupils attending from across our four local authority areas, over 50 employers delivered an incredible range of hands-on activities and interactive experiences (with the occasional freebie).

From 3D-printed guitars and AR headsets to LEGO builds and robotics, our young people had the chance to explore future careers in the most engaging way possible.

A huge thank you to every employer who invested their time, energy, and passion into making STEM West 2025 such a success. Your efforts make a real difference in inspiring the next generation of talent.
 

With only a few weeks to go, we're delighted to share that STEM West 25 is now at full capacity!

We have a fantastic line-up of employers ready to engage with young people and showcase their industries through hands on STEM activities.

A huge thank you to all the fantastic employers who have signed up, we can’t wait to welcome you!

This months DXC Digital Futures Academy introduced students to the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be used to protect endangered animals from poachers.

Using Google’s machine learning tools, pupils worked in teams to build and train their own AI models, racing against the clock to detect virtual wildlife crimes.

The session showcased how technology can be a force for good, inspiring young people to explore real world applications of AI while developing teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Thank you to all of the DXC staff for hosting this session!

Join us at West College Scotland, Clydebank Campus for STEM West 25 on 17th–18th November, offering S2–S4 pupils two action-packed days of hands-on STEM activities.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for employers to showcase what their business does, spark curiosity and inspire young minds. It's  also a chance to promote career pathways in your industry and connect with the next generation of talent.

Spaces for participating employers are already more than half full, so interested organisations are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure their place.

To register, please visit https://buff.ly/gI8x5px

If you have issues registering or would like to know more please contact info@dywwest.co.uk

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