Could you inspire home building’s next generation of talent?
The home building STEM ambassador programme encourages people working in the industry to volunteer their time to take part in a range of activities to introduce the next generation to careers in home building.
Ambassadors support our work in attracting more people to join the home building industry by raising awareness of the different jobs, entry routes and career prospects available in home building. The programme is delivered in partnership with STEM Learning and Go Construct to increase the development and engagement opportunities available.
The home building STEM ambassador programme
Develop new skills and increase your confidence
Join a network across the industry
Help promote home building careers
Anybody who works within the home building industry who is 17+ can become an ambassador. We are looking for passionate individuals who are confident speaking with young people about their experiences, providing information on jobs available and inspiring their future career choices.
Ambassadors receive training to support your public speaking skills and network effectively, as well as access to many resources.
To be part of the home building STEM ambassadors scheme you will need to be registered and approved as a STEM ambassador. The application process includes a free DBS check.
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STEM ambassadors take part in engagement activity, representing the home building industry at educational events throughout the UK. Activities could include:
We’ve joined up with Go Construct and STEM Learning to offer resources and training to develop ambassadors working in home building specifically. Although there is overlap between different industries within the construction sector, we feel it’s important to showcase the specific benefits of choosing a career in home building.
Yes, volunteering as a home building STEM ambassador does count towards your CPD as it will give you access to book on to a range of CPD accredited activities.
Our home building STEM ambassadors scheme is part of STEM Learning’s ambassador programme. Therefore, you must apply to become a STEM ambassador first. Once you’re approved, you will be able to represent the industry at a range of events and as part of different engagement activity.
How to apply:
When your employees become home building STEM ambassadors, they will not only be supporting industry to overcome a significant challenge, but they will also positively promote your brand. Your employees will receive training, support and access to a wealth of free resources that will develop their skills and confidence, whilst enabling them to establish their own professional network.
These skills can also be fed back into your business, not only as part of day-to-day roles but to support your own school outreach and talent engagement activity.
Get involved
Apply to become an ambassador
Start your apply to become a STEM ambassador so you can represent the home building industry and your profession.
Register your organisation
Register your organisation with STEM Learning's ambassador programme for access to your personalised employer dashboard and resources.
Request a home building ambassador
Work for a school or college, or overseeing a careers event? Register with STEM Learning to request the attendance of a home building STEM ambassador.
Join a home building STEM ambassador programme onboarding session
We host regular onboarding sessions to give you an overview of what to expect from being an ambassador, as well as guidance on completing your application. The sessions are around an hour long and you'll also hear from existing ambassadors.
If you have any further questions, contact the Home Building Skills Partnership team.