Join our quarterly Education Spotlight to hear about the role of STEM in the primary school curriculum and how industry initiatives can support in “joining the dots/STEMing the gap” for teachers in the classroom in order to prepare their students with digital skills required in the future. Hear from a classroom teacher, a school principal, and how the new program from PwC “Tech We Can” helps to bridge that gap and provide opportunities to our younger generations.

Tech We Can aims to open the minds of young people, particularly girls, to what a career in technology could look like. Tech We Can shows that a career in technology is applicable to almost every industry, from sports, to fashion, to space, and everything in between! Tech We Can was born out of PwC UK where it has had huge success and has become its own registered charity. PwC Ireland now have the opportunity to bring Tech We Can to young girls and boys across schools in Ireland.

Through our discussion, we will share further details on the programme and its pilot, along with feedback and comments from school communities across Ireland.

Emcee

Corey Hughes – Currently working in Microsoft Dream Space as a Learning Specialist, Corey’s role is to deliver STEM lessons to students across Ireland. Before working in Dream Space Corey was a post-primary school teacher. She is passionate about promoting the role of STEM and encourages students to work on key skills needed for the future.

Panellists

Kevina Cleary – Kevina is a manager in PwC's Technology Consulting Team, is a member of the PwC Women in Tech network, and is leading the Tech we Can initiative. In partnership with CWIT, Kevina and the team are running a 'Tech We Can' pilot with 5 primary schools from across the country to inspire more children to see the possibility that a job in technology can bring.

Heather Egan - Heather is a primary school teacher in Carysfort National School Blackrock Co. Dublin. She has over 35 years of experience teaching all ages. She has a keen interest in the use of technology and is currently participating in the Tech We Can pilot with CWIT and PWC.

Edel Greene - Edel is a principal in St. Mary’s Secondary school in Baldoyle and has over 20 years of experience working in Education both at Post-Primary and Third Level. St. Mary’s recently participated in Connected Schools, a Vodafone initiative that promotes equal access to technology and the significance of connectivity in expanding the educational horizons of young women.

Please note the following regarding the event will run via Teams Live Event.

* Teams Live Event is a webinar-like platform that is designed for larger audiences

* This event will be recorded for CWIT use

* The only communication possible during the call will be via the Q&A chat panel

* Please note, we will not be able to see or hear any attendees (i.e. there will be no camera or microphone option for attendees)

* Please be aware that if you choose to participate in this session using Microsoft Teams, your name, email address, phone number, and/or title may be viewable by other session participants. If you would like to remain anonymous, select the "Join Anonymously" option and/or choose to ask your question anonymously by selecting that check box when in the event.