Moving On magazine Careers and Qualifications for School Leavers

The WISE Young Women’s Board’s Lucy Collins wants to encourage both males and females to choose STEM careers in science, technology, engineering and maths. STEM professions No other professions contribute more to society than those within science, technology and engineering – collectively known as STEM subjects. These professions change the world. These professions shape society. Let’s take a minute to ... Read More »

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and here are five reasons to study STEM subjects. From pay to the greater good of all, there are plenty of benefits to choosing to study a STEM subject. This doesn’t mean necessarily studying for a university degree either – there are several pathways into a very rewarding STEM related career, including ... Read More »

Astronaut Tim Peake’s job in space has been inspirational as well as generally exciting to watch. He has completed a spacewalk and he has given a lesson from space. He really does seem to be living the dream. Could studying STEM get you a job in space? Getting a job in space as an astronaut isn’t the easiest thing to ... Read More »

Staffordshire-based company KMF is once again challenging Year 10 students in 22 local high schools by inviting them to enter a competition to take the best selfies in space. Participants will launch GoPro cameras into space and use tracking devices and techniques to calculate the landing point of the cameras once the selfies in space have been taken. Candidates have ... Read More »

What is construction engineering? Read on for everything you need to know about this amazing industry and the kinds of careers it offers young people. Construction engineering is a big industry, worth £16 billion a year to the UK economy and offers a wide range of employment opportunities for STEM students in particular. Construction engineering is all about being part ... Read More »