Maritime UK Solent and the Solent LEP are working in partnership to establish a maritime education engagement project.
The project will support schools with maritime sector careers information and embed it into the curriculum. It will help the Solent-based maritime industry to develop meaningful and long-term relationships with education providers to support recruitment and development of a local talent pipeline.
Young people in year 8 will be targeted to help them see the importance and application of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects in maritime organisations; and help mitigate the dropping of STEM subjects when choosing GCSE options.
Who is involved?
- Eight secondary schools Year 8
- The Solent LEP's Careers Hub team
- Eight employers
- The South Coast Institute of Technology
Timeline
- 7 March: Year 8 2023/24 Year Heads and a member of Senior Leadership Team from schools are invited to attend a launch event at Subsea Craft, Portsmouth
- March to May: Institute of Technology to support the mapping to GCSE outcomes, including a project pack with lesson plans and resources. Eight schools are chosen to participate.
- May to July: Eight maritime ambassadors to be recruited.
- September to July 2024: Roll out of programme.
If you are an education leader in secondary and would like to find out more contact naomi.smy@solentlep.org.uk
If you are in maritime industry and would like to find out how to get involved contact lorna.wagner@solentlep.org.uk
