The inspirational workshops at The Braid in Ballymena and Larne Leisure Centre – part of a STEM Ambassador Programme - involved representatives from Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd, Caterpillar, Wright Bus, IPC Mouldings, Kilwaughter Minerals and GES.
In addition, pupils also had the chance to engage and learn through immersive workshops led by STEM Partners including Space Office NI, the Nerve Centre, STEM NI and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Schools participating in the overall initiative included Cullybackey College, Ballymena Academy, Slemish College, Larne High School, Larne Grammar School, Dunclug College, Castle Tower and St. Patrick’s College.
Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the programme will culminate in August with an insight day for career teachers of local post primary schools.
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Ballymena Academy at a Caterpillar workshop. Photo: Chris Neely
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Pupils from St. Patrick’s College at a Ryobi workshop. Photo: Chris Neely
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Slemish College at a STEM NI workshop. Photo: Chris Neely
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Pupils from (L-R) Ballymena Academy and St. Patrick’s College at a Ryobi workshop. Photo: Chris Neely