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Activities available for young people, ranging from online events to in-person activities and competitions.
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Start your journey in the exciting world of technology by participating in a tech competition or event.
Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4yrs. across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training, coupled with on the job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.
If you are excited by numbers, problem solving in a digital space and innovation, then check out our Digital, Data & Technology apprenticeships. You could find yourself working in a team keeping the BBC safe from cyber threats, or using cutting-edge data science and AI to support BBC innovation, or developing new apps and platforms.
You’ll be part of our team from day one. Learning alongside industry experts you will develop skills and knowledge to help you as you start your career with us. You’ll have real responsibilities in a real working environment.
Do your students ever talk about electric cars, drones or electric bikes? Could they see themselves working in a future career using or designing sustainable transport?
Have your students ever wondered what the internet is and how we connect to it? What happens when we loose our WiFi signal and what does broadband actually mean? Could your students see themselves working in a future career helping everyone stay connected in the online world?
Are your students interested in space? Would they like to know how astronauts use technology to live and work in space? Could they see themselves working in a future career using or designing space technology?
Are your students interested in space? Would they like to know how astronauts use technology to live and work in space? Could they see themselves working in a future career using or designing space technology?
Have your students ever wondered what the internet is and how we connect to it? What happens when we loose our WiFi signal and what does broadband actually mean? Could your students see themselves working in a future career helping everyone stay connected in the online world?
Do your students ever talk about electric cars, drones or electric bikes? Could they see themselves working in a future career using or designing sustainable transport?
Have your students ever wondered what the internet is and how we connect to it? What happens when we loose our WiFi signal and what does broadband actually mean? Could your students see themselves working in a future career helping everyone stay connected in the online world?
This interactive quiz will test you and your learners knowledge of all things Computing! From computer games to algorithms, the internet and code breaking and all the bits in between, there’s a little something for everyone!
Are you planning on applying to university or college? Then why not consider a degree in Computing?
There’s a digital career for everyone! It doesn’t matter whether you’re already thinking about a career in digital technology, or whether you’re still unsure about your options.
Join us for this Apple Regional Training Centre Live Lesson on using Swift Playgrounds to celebrate a place or tradition that is important to them.
This is a session designed for P6-S1 Pupils who have a familiarity with iPad and Swift Playgrounds.
This two-part session was designed to enable second-level pupils to support younger learners during the live lesson. Both sessions are online, interactive live lessons and encourage classes to “buddy up”. Second level learners should physically sit next to younger learners during the second session.
This session, facilitated by Rebecca from Code Club is aimed at learners at the start of second level or who have had little or no experience with Scratch.
Watching nature is a brilliant way to relax, but wildlife doesn’t always come along when you want it to. In this project, you will make a butterfly garden where each butterfly flies in exactly the pattern you tell it to.
This session, facilitated by Rebecca from Code Club is aimed at second level learners and above who have experience with Scratch and are confident at navigating the interface.
Join us on Friday 15th November at 11am for a 45 min live lesson with our Barefoot Computing Teacher Isabella Lieghio. This interactive session is for P4-5 classes / learners at the end of first level, beginning of second level, in schools in Scotland.
Are you thinking about your next steps? Then why not consider a Graduate Apprenticeship in Computing?
Graduate Apprentices learn while they earn. They’re employed by a company but study for part of their week at university and gain a degree at the end of their studies.
GenerationTech is a tech challenge designed to empower participants to work collaboratively, solve problems, and apply their ideas and tech skills to tackle a technical challenge with the support from JPMorganChase technologists.
CyberFirst Girls Competition 2024/25
This competition is now open for registration and will commence on the 18th of November 2024 at midday.
Sign up for the UK Cyber Team competition.
The search has begun for the UK’s top cyber talent, who will go on to form a brand-new UK Cyber Team.
We are excited to announce our new annual award to recognise the outstanding work of secondary pupils in Scotland completing their Advanced Higher projects: Promising Software Developer of the Year.
This event is for young women aged 16-21 with a keen interest in the tech industry. Arm offers a range of opportunities in engineering, encompassing both software and hardware, as well as electronics. However, if you possess a general curiosity about Arm, there are also professionals working in marketing, business, and other non-technical domains. All applicants are welcome, regardless of their field of study!
Annual Halloween competition is now live! This competition is open to all Primary and Secondary pupils.
This event is for S5 students who are interested in exploring their future with Lloyds Banking Group and learning more about the wide range of job roles they have to offer.
As part of our Maths Week Scotland celebrations, we’re excited to host an author event at National Museums Scotland. David Smith, the author of "If the World Were a Village," will be leading an engaging session at the National Museum of Scotland's auditorium on Tuesday, September 24th between 1:30pm - 2:30pm.
RGC Online offers live-taught SQA accredited Higher Computing Science and Higher Applications of Mathematics to students across Scotland where at least 1 in 5 students are able to participate on fully funded scholarships.
Do you like breaking codes and solving ciphers? Then the Alan Turing Cryptography Competition is for you! Now in its tenth year, the Alan Turing Cryptography Competition is aimed at secondary school children in the UK up to S4 (Scotland). You don't need to be a computer whizz or a mathematical genius — you just need to keep your wits about you and be good at solving problems!
What is Cyber Security? Get involved in learning all about this fascinating topic!
You'll take on the role of an apprentice, and go on a learning journey with two Cyber Security Specialists to understand more about Cyber and how it may affect you in your daily life.
CISCO are offering free, remote, supported courses for young women & non binary pupils. It will train participants on industry-ready cybersecurity skills, taking you from beginner to cyber hero.