Supporting STEM subjects in schools and colleges

explore STEM are the new STEMPOINT contract holder with STEMNET, with effect from 1 February 2010, for brokerage of Enhancement and Enrichment (E&E) to all schools and colleges in the Essex, Southend and Thurrock areas and the STEM Ambassadors contract holder for the management and coordination of STEM Ambassadors across the county. The previous contract holder was STEMTEAM Essex.

STEMNET's vision is to increase young people's choices and chances through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.We support this by

• Offering advice and guidance to teachers on schemes available to them
• Facilitating links with contacts or organisations best suited to meeting teachers' specific needs    
• Helping organise industry visits and placements for students and teachers

Find out more on our Schools and Colleges pages

As coordinators of the STEM Ambassadors' programme across Essex, we also:

• Identify professionals with STEM skills to become STEM Ambassadors
• Link STEM Ambassadors with local schools and colleges to act as role models and help inspire and engage young people about the value of STEM in their daily lives
• Help local STEM employers engage with schools and colleges in their communities.

Find out more on our Ambassadors pages