Workshop
Connect STEM to real-world careers using virtual reality. Don't just teach students about engineering, let them experience it.
Secondary
This immersive in-person workshop uses virtual reality to bring STEM subjects to life.
Students step into interactive environments where they can explore how the curriculum applies to real-world careers, from advanced manufacturing to keyhole surgery. The experience meets Gatsby benchmarks and the CEC's definition of modern work experience.
By becoming active participants in their learning, students gain a deeper understanding of STEM topics and how they connect to industry. Never again answer the dreaded question: “When will we use this?”.
This workshop day will enrich your curriculum with ground-breaking tech, and is designed to be inclusive and engaging for all learners, making abstract concepts tangible and memorable.
What’s included?
• 4 or 5 personalised VR workshops tailored to your students
• A fully managed experience, delivered by qualified teachers
• Impact report mapped to Gatsby benchmarks
Cost and availability
• Full day costs: £599 - £899 (depending on location)
• Students per day: 50-100 (depending on the experience)
• Available across England (excluding South-West)
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Adapting - Overcoming challenges and setbacks to achieve goals
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