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Future STEAM Leaders

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Future STEAM Leaders is an exciting leadership program for student in Years 7-10 designed to empower young people to become confident ambassadors for their school and the broader STEAM community. The program brings together students from across the region to develop leadership capabilities, explore real-world applications of STEAM, and collaborate on meaningful initiatives.

We are seeking four students from each of our partner schools, nominated by themselves or their school, and we encourage a mix of genders and backgrounds to ensure a diverse group. Comprised of seven sessions throughout the year, the program provides students with the opportunity to engage with STEAM in a practical context while developing transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving.

Learning
Program Overview

Duration
7 days across the school year
Year Level
7-10, VCE, VCE VM
Location
Bendigo Tech School
Curriculum Focus
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Communication and Facilitation Skills
  • Creativity and Design Thinking
  • Digital Literacy and Collaboration
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
Technology Utilised
Student Outcomes
  • Demonstrate enhanced leadership confidence through participation in student-led initiatives.
  • Participate in industry‐site visits, engaging directly with technologies, processes and professionals in key Industry areas.
  • Develop confidence in leadership by planning, facilitating or presenting during a school or cross‐ school initiative informed by insights from industry exposure.
  • Collaborate effectively with peers, utilising negotiation, teamwork, and facilitation skills.
  • Represent their peers and contribute to school and community events
  • Apply design thinking and problem-solving approaches to real-world challenges.
  • Use digital tools and platforms with confidence to plan, prototype, and communicate ideas.
  • Build cross-school networks with like-minded peers, fostering leadership and community connections.
  • Reflect on personal growth and identify future pathways linked to leadership, STEAM, and community engagement.
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