Annual Career Showcase returns with funded school transport, making event fully free for the first time ever
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium, is set to once again welcome budding scientists to its annual careers showcase.
Taking place on 18 and 19 January, the event (one of the largest of its kind in Scotland) will continue to engage young learners, spark curiosity, and inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders.
In partnership with Skyscanner, the two-day programme will, for the first time, be paired with fully funded bus and coach transport for schools attending the showcase.
Dynamic Earth’s STEM Careers Showcase gives learners the opportunity to connect with real people working across STEM and explore where careers in marine science, engineering and conservation could take them.
Through hands-on interactive activities, experiences and talks, attendees will discover pathways into different professions and how studying STEM throughout school and beyond opens up a whole world of opportunity.
Conor Ellis, Science Learning and Engagement Director at Dynamic Earth, said: “Dynamic Earth has been overwhelmed by the positive feedback following previous year’s Careers Showcases.
“We have, however, been acutely aware of how the cost of travelling to Edinburgh is an exclusionary factor for many schools who would otherwise wish to attend.
“Dynamic Earth’s partnership with Skyscanner, and the creation of The Career Showcase Transport Fund, furthers our shared commitment to breaking down barriers that prevent students from accessing vital learning opportunities.”
In previous years the programme, ‘Your Planet, Your Future’, has welcomed up to 1,200 learners across the free two-day event.
Along with bringing together over 20 partner organisations and 60 STEM professionals, the showcase provides invaluable insight for young people regarding careers within scientific disciplines that both fuel their passion and contribute positive outcomes for people close to home and further afield.
By covering transport fees, Skyscanner’s Careers Showcase Transport Fund allows Dynamic Earth to share inspiring STEM careers and potential futures with all learners at no cost.
Myra Fulton, VP of Engineering at Skyscanner, said: “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Dynamic Earth, helping young people across Scotland discover where their curiosity and talents could take them.
“By funding school coach transport to the Careers Showcase, we’re helping more pupils explore STEM careers they might never have considered, without travel costs standing in their way.”
As well as facilitating free transportation to the Careers Showcase, Dynamic Earth is also ensuring that accessible afternoon sessions are available for children with additional support needs, further expanding the charity’s commitment to inclusion. This addition forms part of Dynamic Earth’s wider accessibility programme, which includes BSL Planetarium shows, relaxed open days, and sensory resources for visitors.
Places are limited. Schools are encouraged to register early to make the most of the support available.
For more information about the event, and to find out how to register, schools are encouraged to head to:
[https://dynamicearth.org.uk/learning/schools/school-careers-day/]
