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EDT (the former Engineering Development Trust) delivers tens of thousands of science, technology, engineering and mathematics experiences each year, across the UK.

Their range of work related learning schemes includes:

Industrial Cadets Inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales. Nationally accredited work experience for young people aged 11-19

First Edition - Hands-on STEM activity days

Routes into STEM (RiS) - These courses offer Year 10 students the chance to explore different apprenticeships and university courses over a 3 day residential course

Open Industry - Curriculum focused in-company short educational experiences

Headstart - 5 day residential STEM experience courses at university for Year 12 & S5 (16-17 year old) students. Some seriously nice stuff - e.g. material science at Cambridge University

Go4SET - Environmental themed 10 week STEM projects, working in curriculum time with an industrial partner, for Year 8/9 & S2 (12-14 year old) pupils

Engineering Education Scheme (England & Scotland) - Real life 6 month STEM projects for Year 12 (16-17 year old) students

The Year in Industry (YINI) Paid career development work placements for students completing A levels/Scottish Highers/equivalent qualifications or as part of a university sandwich year.

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