Year 10 STEM Event with the National Grid

The National Grid visited Capital City Academy again on the 31st of January to present and provide information on careers available in Information Technology to Year 10 girls. The students who attended were able to learn of technology jobs available at National Grid and were inspired by the career journeys of the women who spoke to them as well. The speakers stated how inspired they were by the interest Year 10 girls showed in the session and the quality of the questions asked when learning of the opportunities for women in STEM careers. Just about 80% of girls who attended indicated they were now seriously considering a career in IT and interested in participating in Internship opportunities with National Grid in the future. The Year 10 girls were also advised on subjects to consider at A levels and apprenticeships for those choosing that path. To support girls of all Year groups at Capital City Academy, an online portal  has been designed and developed by National Grid labs for the students. This portal hosts a range of activities, documents and quizzes for the students to complete, along with interactive quizzes and leader boards.

The National Grid have published their work with Capital City Academy on the following link:              http://ournationalgrid.com/uk/girls2tech-programme-goes-live/#