The Monmouthshire County Council’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Programme aims to develop inspirational STEM learning, increase pathways at Post 16 and investigate the feasibility of an apprenticeship centre in Monmouthshire.

Our learners journey

Some of the agreed outcomes of the programme are:

• More learners choose to take STEM subjects in KS4 and KS5
• The range of STEM qualifications and pathways available to KS4 and KS5 learners increases
• Learners are aware of STEM employment and training opportunities and are enabled to follow their chosen pathway and career
• STEM businesses are able to recruit highly motivated and skilled employees enabling them to locate and expand in Monmouthshire. 

Through engagement with Welsh Government, Mon CC Cabinet Members, EAS, Coleg Gwent, local businesses and headteachers (primary and secondary), a comprehensive programme of resources, training and support is being developed. Resources for each school will include a range of coding, robotics, engineering and 3D printing equipment, and will be complemented by a programme of school-to-school networks, class workshops and business engagement to help fully embed STEM in the school Curriculum. 

Latest updates

The programme is now moving at pace, with resources rolling out to schools during the summer term 2025 and training and support is in place for the start of the next academic year. The potential of this project is exciting, and it is hoped it will impact on the learning and employment opportunities of all our young people.