Workshop
Find out about careers in the aviation and aerospace industry with this virtual work experience programme.
Secondary
Springpod have joined with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator, to provide students aged 15 to 18 with an inspiring virtual work experience programme that’ll help their dreams of a career in the industry soar!
This week-long, live programme will take a closer look at the role of the Civil Aviation Authority as a regulator of aerospace and aviation, providing students an insight into how they promote innovation in the industry, and ensure that standards and safety is always adhered to.
Throughout this programme, the facilitators will take students through the different areas and responsibilities of the Civil Aviation Authority, and young people will have the chance to take part in interactive activities and quizzes, and speak to leading industry experts along the way.
Topics:
Dates and time commitment
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:
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
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Secondary
4 games built in Minecraft to introduce 11 to 14 year olds to new and future technologies, and the skills required for rewarding careers in aerospace engineering.
Secondary
From architecture, to ocean science, to music and more - this virtual work experience is an amazing introduction into the world of acoustics!
Secondary
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