Next Steps - Online Conference

Academy9 is an exciting educational initiative, linked initially to the Scottish Government’s A9 Dualling Programme delivered by Transport Scotland.

Academy9 has been developed in partnership with schools along the A9 Dualling corridor, wider communities across Scotland and professionals from industry and education. Recognising the power of such partnerships, Academy9 is building a legacy of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related skills and achievement through a series of progressive, challenge-led activities and experiences, providing future generations with the opportunity to learn both hard and soft skills and to consider STEM-related courses and careers.

Our annual programme of activities is led by Education Liaison Officers and industry professionals, providing young people from age 3 to PhD with the opportunity to learn directly from those actively working in STEM-related careers.

‘Next Steps Online’ was initially developed in partnership with Perth and Kinross’s education department

Introduction to Next Steps 

Next Steps Conference is one of Academy9’s core activities we carry out with school leavers, to prepare them for life after school.

During this conference your pupils will: 

• gain up to date information to help prepare them for life beyond school 
• explore the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment 
• consider interview skills and gain an insight into the recent career pathways of actual professionals who are currently working on the A9 Dualling Programme 
• Learn some of the pros and cons of the apprenticeship route and undergraduate route into higher and further education and employment 
  

If the pupils have any questions regarding the content covered, please collate them and email them to [email protected].