For the fifth year in a row, West Lancashire College welcomed over 500 local Year 9 and 10 students to their annual STEM Festival: a vibrant celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
The festival provided an exciting opportunity for young people to deepen their understanding of STEM subjects and explore the vital role these disciplines play in everyday life. Attendees also discovered a variety of potential career paths in STEM fields, some of which they may not have previously considered.
The day featured a line-up of inspiring keynote speakers, including Georgia Williams and Sammi Powell from the Co-op Bank, plus Tony Oakes, Information Security Manager. The event was hosted by Jonathan Campbell from Loudspeaker, who kept the energy high throughout the day.
Students took part in a wide range of engaging; hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and showcase the many career possibilities within STEM. Several leading organisations supported the event by delivering interactive workshops and presentations. These included: Element, BDP, NHS England, University of Cumbria, The AA, University of Central Lancashire, Edge Hill University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Valeo, Tate Liverpool, NJ Bailey, Climarite Refrigeration, Wates, NSG Group, Keepmoat Homes, Peel Ports Group, West Lancashire Borough Council, HCRG Care Group, and Wonderdome.
Dawn Hughes, Careers and Learner Experience Manager said, “we would like to thank all the companies who supported our event by delivering fantastic workshops and masterclasses, and of course, our incredible keynote speakers. Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without the backing of our employer partners. We hope everyone enjoyed the day and we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for STEM Festival 2026!”