#ApprenticeshipWeek - CISCO WORK EXPERIENCE

Are you interested in working for a technology company? Cisco offer a week work experience for year 10 and 11 students – 15^th-19^th June in Reading or 6^th – 10^th July in Feltham. Places are competitive : closing date for applications 15^th May. 

Apply here https://www.ciscofeedback.vovici.com/se.ashx?s=705E3EE826451FC0

#ApprenticeshipWeek - BDO Accountancy Summer School

Like to find out what is involved in accountancy? BDO offer a summer school between 27^th July and 7^th August in London and Guildford. To apply you need you need  B in Maths and English at GCSE and min 280 predicted UCAS points. For more information http://www.bdoschoolleavers.co.uk/Summer-School-programme

#ApprenticeshipWeek - Allianz Training Programme

Predicted B in A level Maths? Not sure if University is for you? Allianz in Guildford offer a 3 year training programme leading to chartered status with the Chartered Institute of Insurance and a starting salary of £18,000. Email charlotte.bell@allianz.co.uk. For more information : https://www.allianz.co.uk/about-allianz-insurance/careers-at-allianz/technical-trainee-programme.html

Satro AS Maths Challenge - 24th February and 5th March 2015

SATRO hosted its annual AS Maths Challenge across two dates at local George Abbot School on Tuesday 24th February and Thursday 5th March 2015. This after school event is aimed at sixth forth students from schools around Surrey and neighbouring counties, and challenges them to tackle mathematical problems, including concepts taught at AS Level, as well as ideas which the students might expect to meet should they continue to study maths at degree level.

In addition to the challenge element, the students were treated to talks from staff at Unum and Allianz on how studying maths at university can be an excellent choice for a career, explaining that there is far more to maths than meets the eye.

The highest scoring teams from the two evenings were the Royal Grammar School Guildford and Barton Peveril Sixth form College who travelled from Eastleigh, Hampshire for the event. The teams scored 95% and 90.8% respectively.

The Maths Challenge has always been fantastically supported by schools, with extremely positive feedback from both staff and students. Less than 20% of students continue the study of mathematics beyond the age of 16, and so it is important to encourage those who do to consider taking their studies even further. SATRO very much hopes the event will inspire those who attended to continue studying mathematics into University by providing interesting and unique problems for the teams to solve.

SATRO, based at Surrey Research Park, provides skills training and workshops within schools in the county, particularly with careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Over the past 30 years SATRO has worked with more than 450,000 young people educated in Surrey. The charity offers a range of practical hands-on programmes that engage young people of all abilities aged four to 19. Visit www.satro.org.uk for more details. 

NATIONAL CSR AWARDS 2015

SATRO is delighted to be attending the National CSR Awards being held at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands, Surrey today.  This is the first awards event covering all aspects of CSR.  We shall be in the Charities/Education area showcasing some of the hands-on activities we run to encourage young people to discover skills they did not know they had which are relevant to the 21^st Century workplace.  We are hoping to meet local and national partners who we can assist in meeting and exceeding their CSR targets and goals with our unique range of programmes designed to engage employers and their employees with their potential workforce of the future.

Visit our website for more information on how you could exceed your CSR targets, www.satro.org.uk

SATRO MATHS CHALLENGE 2015

This evening the SATRO AS Mathematics Challenge will be taking place at George Abbot School in Guildford. This is an after-school event where teams of five AS Mathematics students have two hours to tackle maths problems, including concepts they are taught at AS Level, as well as ideas which the students might expect to meet should they continue to study maths at degree level.

Less than 20% of students continue the study of mathematics beyond the age of 16, and so it is important to encourage those who do to consider taking their studies even further. SATRO very much hopes the event will inspire those attending to continue studying mathematics into University by providing interesting and unique problems for the teams to solve.

This event is extremely popular and this year will see nearly 200 students competing. Feedback from last year’s event included:

"The questions were challenging and sparked a couple of nice debates within the team which allowed for excellent teamwork."

"Good information about careers and very good mental challenge."

"The questions are a challenge for us, but they are surprisingly unique."

Visit our website for information about all of our upcoming challenges, www.satro.org.uk

SATRO welcomes valued support from Guildford Borough Council

SATRO is delighted to announce the support of Guildford Borough Council in its programmes for young people.   Following the move of SATRO back to their roots at the Surrey Research Park where it all started 30 years ago, SATRO are thrilled to have Guildford Borough Council’s support to enable them to continue its work to inspire young people about their future careers in science, technology, engineering and maths. 

Beccy Bowden, CEO, SATRO said, “SATRO’s mission is to inspire young people in the area about their future careers, being based at the heart of the Research Park has enabled us to link young people directly to some of the outstanding world-class businesses we have here in Guildford.  There is a huge demand for young people with the right skills and we are delighted to be helping develop the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs for Surrey.”

Chris Burchell, Local Economy Manager, Guildford Borough Council with Beccy Bowden, CEO, SATRO, Cllr Gordon Jackson and Deputy Mayor Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith attend The Problem Solving Challenge, George Abbot School.

Cllr Gordon Jackson, Lead Councillor for Economic Development at Guildford Borough Council said, "We are delighted to support SATRO in their work with local schools. Guildford is a centre for digital innovation and it is crucial to ensure that young people have the right skills to support employers' requirements. We hope events like these will inspire young people to look at alternative career paths that require expertise in areas such as science, technology, engineering and maths."