TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) have developed a self-led, digital work experience pack based on their award winning ‘Digital Explorers’ programme In this pack you will find information, tasks, resources, videos, and challenges which will give learners the tools to take part in the TCS Digital Explorers programme at their own time and pace, as well as broaden their knowledge of the tech industry. Students who complete and submit their project work by 16 December 2022 via social media will receive a certificate to recognise their achievement. What does it include? An exciting and challenging self-led virtual work experience pack A self-led digital project to design an app, set by TCS employees Access to daily activities and videos, which break the project down step by step Video talks with various STEM experts Accompanying worksheets Develop key workplace skills (problem solving, project management) Year groups aimed at Year 12 students interested in IT, computing, digital, technology, business, or project management. Also suited to Years 10, 11 and 13 students. If you would like the accompanying teacher pack for this resource or have any further questions please contact Connectr.

Cisco have developed a new series of free 1 hour STEM lessons suited for Years 7-9, as part of their Cisco Pathways programme. Centred on the theme of driverless cars, the lessons include a mix of interactive activities and share insight into the world of STEM careers. This collection of resources includes 3x teacher guides, including lesson overviews, activity guides and accompanying worksheets and 3x PPT presentations. The resources are free to download. They have been designed for use with Years 7-9. They align with a range of subjects, including computer science, physics, technology, law, and engineering.