Calling All STEM Role Models!

Join the Soroptimist School Partnership Careers Forum – January 2026
STEM Mentors Wanted!

Soroptimists are thrilled to be partnering once again with a local secondary school for an exciting STEM Careers Forum in January 2026 – and we need your help!

We’re looking for 8–10 enthusiastic women (and a few men) working in any area of STEM – whether you’re in engineering, tech, science, maths, healthcare, or a lesser-known field – to share your story and inspire the next generation.

Who we need:
✔️ Women under 35 especially encouraged
✔️ STEM professionals from both academic and vocational backgrounds (NVQs, apprenticeships, on-the-job training – all welcome!)
✔️ NHS staff and those in non-medical healthcare roles – let’s break the myth that STEM = medicine only
✔️ Local business professionals in science, tech, engineering, or digital roles

What you’ll do:
At the forum, you’ll chat to Year 10 students (aged 14–15), share your journey into STEM, talk about what your job involves, the skills and qualifications needed, salary prospects, and more.

Our Soroptimist team will organise relaxed small-group Q&A sessions, and teachers will be present throughout.

We want to show students the real diversity of STEM careers – especially girls who may not have considered the full range of options available.

Do you know someone who could be a fantastic role model? Or could that person be you?

We’re also excited to announce that on July 9th, we’ll present the Soroptimist STEM Star Award 2025 to the school’s most promising young female scientist. This marks the culmination of a busy and rewarding year of partnership with the school, including: