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The Discovery STEM Education Employer Skills Academy
The Discovery STEM Education Employer Skills Academy was launched in 2019. This academy was based at our City Campus and was open to all of our IT Students from Level 1 to Level 3. This academy focused on robotics and how this is an ever-growing development in various subjects.
Discovery STEM Education provide their academy students with invaluable knowledge and skills on robotics and how this is fast developing across the globe, in many different subjects. They hold various masterclasses and workshops throughout the year and some of their topics include:
Discovery STEM Education also offers an opportunity for our students to take part in global robotics events, such as the World Educational Robot Contest, sometimes held here in Sheffield.
As part of their academy programme, Discovery STEM also provide the opportunity for our staff to take part in continual professional development opportunities.
Dr Melissa Butt, Founder
Discovery STEM Education is a not for profit organisation.
They offer bespoke enrichment days, after school clubs, holiday workshops, career specific courses for post-16 students and CPD for teachers. These are delivered by experienced practitioners with expertise in engaging young people.
A major focus of their STEM career building strategy is to provide the best platforms for UK children to become future leaders in tech-related industries. In the summer of 2018 they held the inaugural UK World Educational Robot Contest (WER) at the Octagon Centre in Sheffield.
They collaborate closely with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield University and their doctoral training centres (where students investigate machining and tri biology).
By helping children of all backgrounds to explore and experience science and engineering, they can inspire and motivate the next generation, supporting young people to become the Sheffield scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians who will shape our future and take on the world's greatest challenges.
They work with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Ambassadors and are approved by Sheffield City Council as a Children's University Learning Destination (ages 5 — 18).
Make the most of every opportunity, it’ll help you gain the skills and experience which will be useful in any career.
Robyn Tyler
Discovery STEM Education Academy student
