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Engage young people from underrepresented backgrounds in STEAM and support a diverse talent pipeline.Provide pathways and opportunities for young people to enter and succeed in STEAM careers.Build young people’s awareness of STEAM industries, and support them to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes STEAM employers need.We work together to achieve our strategic objectives: There are now 51 STEAM employers working with us and over 200 STEAM Ambassadors (employee volunteers) supporting Camden’s students. We connect employers with schools so young people have a sense of the job opportunities that exist on their doorstep, as well as working together to create new opportunities. Our job is to help young people see there could be a career for them just around the corner. Camden is home to innovative businesses and institutions from Google, Facebook, Lendlease and the Francis Crick Institute, to world leading universities such as UCL and Central Saint Martins, and a huge range of thriving small and medium businesses and start-ups. “Working together we will make sure our young people have the opportunities they deserve, that employers can successfully recruit diverse talent locally, and that the local economy continues to thrive” – Cllr Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council & Chair of London CouncilsĬamden STEAM brings opportunities in the digital, scientific and creative industries to life for Camden’s young people. We equip Camden’s young people with the skills and opportunities to embark on a STEAM career by bringing together employers, educators and young people.

STEAM employers will have access to a local diverse talent pipeline to meet their recruitment needs and help them to innovate and flourish. Young people, regardless of background, will be inspired by STEAM opportunities and they will be ready for the world of work in Camden’s STEAM industries. We will work together building a future where Camden is a beacon of inclusive opportunity and innovation. It captures the belief that addressing STEM and Creativity together delivers greater value to individuals, employers, the local community and economy.Ĭreating Camden's 21st Century Talent - Report and recommendations of the Camden STEAM Commission 2017 STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.