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“Since 2019, IP partners have supported more young people each year to access bespoke STEM work placements, positive role models and high-quality career support. The IP sector is leading the way in promoting greater inclusion and knowledge sharing. IP professionals realise the importance of inclusive education and training as a means of expanding young people’s opportunities. It’s a pleasure to work in collaboration with firms that enable under-represented young people and communities to progress to a positive future.”
– Luke McKelvey, In2scienceUK
Through our Careers in Ideas campaign, we’ve been working for several years with the award-winning social mobility and outreach charity In2scienceUK. They’ve continued to collaborate with IP sector employers to introduce disadvantaged students to IP-related careers; in fact, this year they partnered with more IP firms than ever.
Today’s update from their Business Development Manager Luke McKelvey celebrates those mutually beneficial relationships. Long may they continue!
Luke writes:
In2scienceUK
In2scienceUK’s mission is to enable young people from low income and ethnic minority backgrounds to access the support and skills they need to reach their full potential. Young people who participate in The In2STEM Programme access bespoke STEM work placements, skills days and careers support led by dedicated professionals. Young people who complete the programme are significantly more likely to progress to higher education than their peers from the same background.
In 2023, In2scienceUK supported 788 young people to access bespoke STEM work placement opportunities and follow-on career support. In 2024, we aim to provide over 1,000 young people with relevant STEM placements and further opportunities. However, with thousands of young people applying each year across the UK, we need additional support from IP organisations to meet the current needs of the community we serve.
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