The I’m a… Programme is a family of online, subject-led, career engagement projects.
By connecting students with working people, the programme supports students to see opportunities for people like them that they hadn’t previously considered.
The programme is scalable, curriculum relevant and meets 6 of the Gatsby Good Guidance Benchmarks. It creates meaningful modern workplace experience, underpinned by clear learning outcomes. It takes place during curriculum lessons.
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The best thing about I’m a Scientist is the sheer number of students you can give that 1-to-1 personal experience.
Once you’ve registered, our School Support Team will be in touch to arrange a time to chat. Together we can work out the best way the I’m a… projects can support your careers programme.
How can I’m a Scientist support your careers programme?
I’m a… supports the Gatsby Good Careers Guidance Benchmarks
The I’m a… projects have been used to enrich schools careers programmes since 2008.
Thousands of teachers have trusted I’m a Scientist, I’m an Engineer, I’m a Medic and other I’m a… projects to support their students’ science capital and gain a deeper understanding of careers in STEM.
Students explore where their curriculum studies can take them
The I’m a… activities are careers interventions that are embedded in curriculum studies.
Teachers are able to link the activity to the subject content of their lessons, whilst giving students the opportunity to explore a range of careers in this area.
I’m a Scientist works for all ages and abilities
Students can have what feels like 1-to-1, personalised interactions with people who work in STEM. They provide authentic responses to the students’ questions. Scientists will respond to students at their level, wherever that may be.
That means that you can have an entire class or year group connecting with the scientists.
Track students’ activity
Teachers can see what questions students have been asking, through transcripts. The Education Team can work closely with Career Leads to create School Reports. These can provide data to be uploaded directly to Compass + and other careers tracking programmes.
I’m a Scientist can support a careers guidance programme for school students from ages 11 to 18.
