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Sources of Information
Please visit the school website
www.stpaulscollege.co.uk
to access the following PowerPoint Presentations:
Progression Pathways for STEM Careers
Alternative STEM Pathways to Higher Education
Entry Requirements to STEM Degree Courses
Additional Information
I hope this leaflet provides you and your son/daughter with a starting point for future career options. If there is any more information or advice that you require please contact your Careers Department or your local DEL (Department of Education and Learning) Careers Service.

Other STEM Related Subjects
Agriculture
Business Studies
Child Development
Construction
*Economics
*Health and Social Care
Home Economics
*Psychology
*Sociology
(* offered at Post 16 only)
Parents of Pupils with SEN
All SEN students and their parents will receive a
Transition Review meeting at the end of each Key Stage.
During this meeting the appropriate pathway for you
son/daughter will be discussed and tailored to their
needs.

Why choose STEM subjects?
Current Labour Market Information (LMI) indicates there is a need for a workforce that is well educated in all aspects of STEM.
Future employees need to have a good understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and how they relate to STEM Careers.
Benefits of STEM Careers:
Excellent job prospects
High earning potential
Opportunities to travel
Enhanced employment opportunities
The subjects and qualifications you choose at this stage will determine your options at the end of Year 12 for example, A Levels, FE College, Training, Apprenticeships or Employment.

Useful Websites
Careers Service of Northern Ireland
www.careersserviceni.com
University Admissions
www.ucas.com
www.cao.ie
University of Ulster
www.ulster.ac.uk
Queen’s University, Belfast
www.qub.ac.uk
Northern Regional College
www.nrc.ac.uk
(Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Magherafelt)
North West Regional College
www.nwrc.ac.uk
(Limavady and Derry)
Belfast Metropolitan College
www.belfastmet.ac.uk
College of Agrculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
www.cafre.ac.uk
(Greenmount and Loughry)

Future Careers
There are job opportunities across all occupations in Northern Ireland but there is higher demand in those relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
The following areas are extremely important to the Northern Ireland economy:
Business and Financial Services (including accountancy, corporate recovery, financial analysts)
ICT (particularly software development skills, database development, systems architecture and internet specialist skills)
Agri-food sector (including lab technicians, food scientists, biotech, machine operatives)
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (CAD skills, CNC machine operatives, mechanical and electrical engineering skills including at technician level, strategic marketing)
Renewable Energies and Recycling
Health and Life Sciences (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, life applications technologies, nutriceuticals and biomedical devices)
Creative and Digital Media
Hotels and Catering (to boost tourism)
Retail