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Science and Engineering

Then why not become a Science and Engineering Ambassador...

What are Science and Engineering Ambassadors?

The Science and Engineering Ambassadors programme, or SEAs, was launched by the DfES and DTI in January 2002 by Lord Sainsbury and Baroness Ashton. The aim of the programme is to encourage more young people to understand the opportunities that a science, engineering or technology based career can offer them. Scientists, engineers and other technical people will be working with schools on a voluntary basis.

Ambassadors will build on existing initiatives to provide schools with access to high quality resources and exciting activities.

Could you, or your colleagues, become an Ambassador?

Science and Engineering Ambassadors are people with science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills employed in a variety of occupations at all levels. They may be employed as scientists, engineers or mathematicians, or they may be using those skills in other environments.

The main qualities required if you would like to become an Ambassador are enthusiasm and commitment as well as a passion for what you do and the wish to inspire young people. You should have the ability to communicate with young people- a good story to tell and a good way to tell it!

We will provide induction training to help you understand the school environment and the kind of work SEAs may undertake.

Some examples of what Ambassadors do:

Ambassadors in Bedfordshire and Luton get involved in a wide range of activities. They may:

• Support out-of-school activities such as clubs, awards and challenges
• Offer mentoring and career guidance to groups e.g. Presentations in schools
• Act as role models and help with workshops in schools
• Help provide industrial experience or knowledge for teachers and students e.g at conferences or courses

What are the benefits of becoming an Ambassador?

You will have the opportunity to share your enthusiasm and passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics with young people and inspire them for the future. Others doing this type of work have found it great for confidence building and developing communication and presentation skills, as well as finding it an enjoyable and rewarding way of "making a difference".

There will be chances for networking with other Ambassadors and the wider STEM community, as well as involvement in your local community and participation in a nationally recognised initiative. Many major companies, large and small, realise that being an Ambassador offers excellent staff development opportunities - more companies are registering every day.

So how do I get involved?

The application process to become an Ambassador is quite simple. You will need to first register your interest - either by completing and returning the form which can be downloaded from below or by contacting Carolyn O'Donnell at EBP.

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