Aimed at showing off the huge range of STEM career options available to students, the annual Big Bang Fair returns to Birmingham from March 16 to 19. We speak to employers and teachers about the event and the wider STEM challenge for schools

The Big Bang Fair is the UK’s largest celebration of STEM for young people. Everything is aimed at showing young people just how many career opportunities there are out there for them with the right experience and qualifications.

From meeting inspiring young engineers and scientists from some of the biggest companies in the UK and through receiving dedicated careers advice, the aim is for young people to leave the event with a fresh perspective on where their school subjects can lead them and a more positive view of careers in STEM. Teachers hope to leave with new ideas and resources, too.

The wider programme offers the opportunity to experience the Big Bang through a series of Near Me Fairs, smaller events that take place across the country helping 11 to 18-year-olds to discover closer to home the science and engineering careers that their studies can lead to. The majority of the regional fairs take place in the summer term with smaller events throughout the year.

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