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Placement details

Overview

GSK has pledged to fund a 10-year STEM equity programme, designed to inspire and support the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians from under-represented groups in the UK.

The mentoring programme is open to anyone aged 11-25, and offers a one-to-one mentor service from various different providers. One-to-one relationships will be developed with mentors working in STEM who share tools and guidance to aid personal and professional development.

 

Who are GSK partnering with?

Stemettes

Stemettes is an award-winning leading charity and social enterprise working to inspire and support girls, young women and non-binary young people into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths careers (STEAM). Check out more information on the Stemettes on their website.

STEM Learning

STEM Learning is the UK’s leading provider of STEM education programmes for teachers. Destination STEM is a student-facing programme that offers engaging online workshops, research experiences, and mentoring to empower students. Check out more information on STEM Learning on their website.

Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE)

AFBE-UK is a non-profit organisation that works to increase the number of ethnic minority people who pursue a career and have successful careers within the engineering industry. So far they've  offered programmes to over 20,000 people and they work to attract young people from all backgrounds into engineering, retain talent by addressing the crucial stage between academia and industry and raise leaders. Check out more information on the AFBE-UK on their website.

Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust (CGDHT)

The CGDHT aims to offer young people with fair and equitable access to three main areas: 1) STEAM-related programmes; 2) positive Mental Health & Well-being support; 3) mentoring, soft-skills & employment provision. Check out more information on the CGDHT on their website.

Spark!

Spark! is a charity that aims to develop young people's employability skills, so that they can effectively transition to the workplace. Check out more information on Spark! on their website.

 

Next steps

By clicking 'Apply now' at the top of this page, you will be able to get more information from GSK about all the mentoring opportunities available!