Your Future In Chemistry

Building on the successful ‘Chemistry at Work’ programme run in previous years, these events aim to:

• Engage young people of all levels of ability in informal and enjoyable short-sessions.
• Highlight the breadth of workplaces and sectors that value knowledge, skills and qualifications in Chemistry and broader STEM subjects.
• Demonstrate real-world applications of STEM/Chemistry and how it relates to various jobs and career pathways right on their doorstep, in Cornwall.
• Inspire young people of the relevance of studying STEM-Chemistry.

For business representatives, FE/HE, RSC or STEM ambassadors it will be an opportunity to: engage with the next generation and inspire young people with the opportunities Chemistry/STEM studies can bring; give young people an insight into the world of work and the skills and knowledge businesses value; forge links with local schools to make pupils and teachers aware of your business and sector; as professional development for employees or skill development for apprentices.

For pupils, it will be an opportunity to: participate in fun hands-on activities to learn how chemistry relates to different workplaces; see the direct relevance chemistry/STEM has in all sorts of jobs and careers; and engage with different people from the world of work and further/higher education.

For teachers, it will help to: motivate your pupils to learn Chemistry and STEM subjects, and understand its currency in the labour market; cement sustainable links between the school and industry partners; get up to date knowledge of the local labour market; provide information and opportunities to support teachers work in the classroom with support from the local RSC Education Co-ordinator.