London: FuturesUP; Careers Exploration in STEM: Interactive Careers Event In person event
This event is for: Year 12, Year 13, college and gap year students interested in developing their networking skills, meeting employers and learning more about different routes into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers!
Any students who aren't sure about their future should also attend as this is a great opportunity to meet employers and ask questions!
Feedback from students who have attended previous FuturesUP events:
"I liked that we got to hear about every single company and what their beliefs and ways of running businesses are like and it was very interesting to hear. i also liked that we could work with different people in groups and meet new individuals."
"My favourite part was the inspiring speech, and the speed networking. It gave me an insight into the lives of working people and the opportunities they were presented with and the results of pursuing them."
94% of attending students found the FuturesUP event to be very or extremely helpful in undertanding different career pathways amd options.
91% of attending students found the FuturesUP event to be very or extremely helpful in improving confidence speaking to professionals.
Why you should attend FuturesUP; Careers Exploration in STEM:
1. Meet, network and connect with between 8-10 different STEM employers showcasing the developments and innovation in their industry.
2. Be inspired by the different careers available and discover where your Science/Tech/Engineering/ /Maths qualifications & experiences can take you.
3. Gain access to a professional network of STEM industry leaders and decision-makers who could hold the key to your future career!
4. Ask questions and hear first-hand stories from current apprentices, graduates, Uptree alumni and professionals from our partner companies. These are people who really understand your position and have been through the process themselves.
5. Improve your confidence when speaking to professionals and applying to jobs in the future. Get a true insight into the scope of STEM careers, where to look for opportunities, how to apply and what company culture really means - and much more!
You'll get to take part in a wide range of interactive sessions on the day and get the chance to speak to professionals, recruiters, and current apprentices and graduates from all of the brilliant Uptree employer partners in STEM sectors.
Visit our YouTube account to view previous events: What is FuturesUP?, Careers in technology and engineering and Careers in science
Agenda
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Uptree welcome, intro to the day, the headlining organisation and employer partners
- 'Demystfying STEM careers'
- Apprentice panel
- Speed networking
- Employer stalls
- Employability workshop
- Thank you and close
Next steps
- Register for this in-person event using your Uptree account. If you do not have an Uptree account, register here.
- There are limited spaces available for this event - priority will be given to students in London who meet the criteria above.
- Prioritisation will begin two weeks before the event: successful applicants will receive an invitation 1-2 weeks before the event. If you register after this time, you might not receive a response.
Any questions, please do contact us: educationteam@uptree.co
Fine print
Please make a note of the office location above before applying.
This is an in-person event and will be hosted at the company's offices. All venues are covid-safe and meet government guidelines of health and safety. If you are allocated a place, you will be sent the company's safety guidelines a week in advance, eg. if masks are to be worn. You will be expected to follow any guidance from the company on the day.
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