CBSbutler is getting involved in the local community to promote engineering, science, technology and maths as a career. In conjunction with Surrey SATRO they are working to help promote and sponsor the Surrey Science & Engineering festival on 24th June 2010 at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge.
Who are Surrey SATRO?
Surrey SATRO helps young people in school and college to discover what the world of work is all about – to enthuse them about the opportunities and help them realise their potential. Their work benefits business in terms of engaging with the local community and raising the profile of the company and provides development opportunities for staff.
Science and Engineering festival - 24th June 2010 with special guest Jon Tickle
The festival of Science and Engineering aims to offer school teams the best possible opportunity to showcase high quality science and engineering projects devised and built during the current school year.
This can range from Year 9 science clubs, GCSE, GNVQ, Diploma, AS, A2 or other areas of work.
School competitions
Included at the festival are a range of categories that pupils/schools can enter, two of which are sponsored by CBSbutler :
- Young Innovators Award
- Team Achievement Award
- Personal Achievement Award
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- CBSbutler Best Year 9 project
- STEM Teacher of the Year form.pdf
All of these categories offer a cash prize, a trophy and the opportunity for some local PR for the school. If you are a teacher or student who would like to come to the festival or exhibit a project click here to view the flier and booking form.
Promoting engineering as a career
CBSbutler are sponsoring the 'Working World' marquee which showcases local STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) businesses and organisations. These can range from Engineering and Biology Societies to multi-national companies to small charities.
Students will be able to interact with the exhibitors and ask real scientists and engineers questions about the company, skills needed and personal experiences.
Employers - if you would be interested in exhibiting for free at the festival click here to visit our client page
Follow the Surrey SATRO blog here