Milton Park is celebrating a successful first year of its schools-engagement initiative, Explore Milton Park, which has inspired 1,000 young students to consider a future in STEAM careers
Held in schools and on-site at Milton Park via student visits, the series of immersive, educational and fun-filled activities were delivered by the Ahead Partnership, and included: careers panels, interview practice sessions and Trek Days. The events allowed students to hear first-hand from occupiers including Evotec, Vertex, Adaptimmune, Tokamak and Whittard.
88% of students who took part in the programme said it increased their understanding of the skills, qualifications and entry routes into STEAM careers, whilst 77% said it boosted their confidence.
The programme has not only supported the students, their families and schools, it also benefitted Milton Park occupiers. Volunteers said it significantly improved their understanding of young people and provided insight into how companies can best attract future talent, with all occupiers saying they would take part in the activities again.
“A huge thanks go out to everyone who volunteered their precious time to part-take in the Explore events. Without their infectious enthusiasm and drive the programme wouldn’t have been as successful as it has been. The idea of the Explore Milton Park programme is to showcase the amazing companies at Milton Park to local school children and inspire them to think about STEAM careers. We are looking at ways in which we can roll out the programme to more local students in the future” – Anna Fletcher, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at Milton Park
Further STEAM work experience and taster sessions are planned for 2024, as part of the Programme’s calendar of events. To find out more about the programme, please contact: [email protected].
