Rugby High School and Ashlawn School, Rugby are both Science Specialist schools and joined together to present a fantastic day out for the young people of Rugby and surrounding areas.

The event was held at Ashlawn School on Ashlawn Road in Rugby, and hosted a variety of Science Technology, Engineering and Maths related workshops, presentations demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages.

The exotic animals and insects, robots, rockets, forensics and slime were all big hits with the students who came.

The Rugby FM roadshow transmitted LIVE on air from the event in the morning and then three of the top school bands played throughout the afternoon.

Our mission was to raise the aspirations and achievements of young people in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths through education business links and in a fun and exciting way.

Careers Fairs are designed to highlight the choice of careers and post-16 opportunities available to students. Employers, colleges, training providers and universities attended the Careers Fair - and students were encouraged to meet representatives from the relevant organisations.

Benefits:

• Talking directly with employers and other providers about career paths and post-16 routes

• Encouraging students to continue in education and training at post-16

• Gaining an understanding of how school subjects relate to the workplace

• Improving students' communication skills and self-confidence

• Providing recruitment opportunities for organisations

• Improving links between organisations and the local community

• Influencing the ambitions and aspirations of the future workforce

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• Increasing understanding of initiatives taking place in schools

• Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies

We believe the best way to attract young people to Science is to make it fun and interactive!