Thanks to generous support from Ocean Winds the STEM Leader 7 Award is available free of charge to anyone aged 16+ in Scotland. This programme is part of the YSLP family and the funding also enables free SL7 Tutor Assessor training and access to all resources.
STEM Ambassadors in Scotland is a program that coordinates a network of thousands of volunteers from STEM-related fields to inspire young people and bring subjects to life through real-life experiences. The program is managed by SSERC on behalf of the UK-wide STEM Learning initiative and YSLP Centre’s often request support from ambassadors as they work through YSLP.
The YSLP Team and the creative Learning and Development Team at Dynamic Earth worked together to produce some extra badges that Young STEM Leaders can engage with to learn more about the science and careers routed in the Oceans.
The Institute of Physics Scotland supports young people engaged in the Young STEM Leader Programme by encouraging them to apply for a £100 grant. Any activities, events or interactions that are delivered with a physics theme could meet the criteria for application and nine grants are available to centres per annum.
https://www.iop.org/physics-community/iop-membership-where-you-are/iop-scotland
Completing the YSLP is a great way to contribute towards Education Scotland’s STEM Nation Award for your centre. Any centre involved in delivering YSLP will be well in tune with the requirements of the STEM Nation Award Programme (SNAP).
Awards Network – The YSLP is part of the Awards Network that exist to support youth award providers, to recognise the amazing things that young people learn, do and achieve in Scotland.
The Young STEM Leader Programme is supported by the Scottish Government to ensure that the programme, it’s resources and training are free to access to support all young people in Scotland.
