What is STEM @ Runshaw? STEM Assured

“We are delighted that you are considering studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at Runshaw College. Here at Runshaw we are proud to be a centre of excellence in the STEM field, both locally and nationally, and are thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious industry- backed STEM Assured accreditation, in recognition of our contributions.” Clare Russell, Principal.

Why STEM at Runshaw?

  • Our STEM provision is fantastic and high quality – regularly industry updated so we align with requirements for cutting edge work place demands.
  • We want students to embrace a multi-disciplinary approach to utilise in real industry settings, where the creativity found in Graphic Design is just as relevant as geometry in Maths.
  • All our STEM courses have Employability and related transferrable skills embedded into our curriculum, providing students with an outstanding opportunity to claim a place at one of the UK’s top universities or employers.
  • Our state-of-the-art facilities and technology enable the transformation of theory into practice and your career dreams into reality.

Don’t delay, get the Runshaw STEM Assured advantage today!

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Hear from our STEM students below.

 

Where you can go with STEM

Click on a student cards below to see how a STEM subject at Runshaw can help you progress to top destinations.

Max Bennett
Anna Tansey
Louis Stephenson
Emma McBretney
Ali Kamel
Josie McCann
Yanislav Chernyavskyi
Mia Hickson

Working with Prestigious Employers

Students develop exceptional employability skills, and as a result they are highly sought after by prestigious universities and employers, going on to be extremely successful in their respective fields. Below are just some of the fantastic employers we work closely with to offer our students the best STEM future.

  • GA Pet Food Partners

    “The STEM sector offers a number of interesting and varied career paths. At GA Pet Food Partners you will find a local business that is on cutting edge of innovation within its field. Our pioneering of technologies such as Freshtrusion has combined the skills and expertise of people working across a number of functions including nutrition, production, procurement and engineering. This had led to the development of some of the most advanced pet food diets available on the market which are enjoyed by more than 750,000 cats and dogs every day”. Andy Kettle, Managing Director.

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  • Unifrax

    “Every innovation or invention in the world has had input from a STEM professional, from the mobile phone we all carry around, through to the COVID-19 vaccine we are all likely to receive in the near future. It is these roles that allow our world to keep evolving and driving forward, enhancing the lives of one another. STEM revolutionises the world we live in, with each idea that is developed through to reality. Working in the STEM sector and within Engineering specifically, has proved to be both challenging and enjoyable as a career choice. No day is the same and there is always a new problem or issue to find a solution to. By successfully gaining qualifications throughout my career after leaving college and beginning an Apprenticeship, this path has opened up opportunities for me to travel and work worldwide on various projects, enhancing my skills and qualifications. progressively gaining more responsibility throughout my career. Most recently this allowed me to progress to my current position, as Head of Engineering for a Multi-Million pound manufacturing site which I can guarantee keeps me busy!” Jason Brown, Engineering & Maintenance Manager.

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  • Early Careers People Manager

    “STEM subjects are really important no matter what career path you wish to take, as the skills are transferable and can be used in both STEM and non-STEM related roles. STEM is a growing industry and having STEM skills will open up to a lot more options and provide you with the relevant skills to pursue a successful career. Even though DXC is an IT company, we have lots of people who come from a variety of STEM backgrounds and the knowledge they have gained is desired for  a range of our roles, from Project Management to Software Development”. David Gibson at ECPM.

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