STEM South West volunteers posing with a photo frame prop at the event in Cork, Ireland.

Connecting Industry with the Next Generation

Careers & Pathways Expo

The STEM South West Careers & Pathways Expo connects students with employers, educators, and STEM professionals to increase awareness of career opportunities and educational pathways. The event supports informed career decision-making while helping build the future STEM talent pipeline across the South West.

Programme Objectives

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Inspire through Real-World STEM

Showcase exciting career stories, innovative projects, and hands-on demonstrations that bring STEM to life.

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Connect Learning to Industry

Help students see the direct link between classroom concepts and real-world applications, from robotics and coding to engineering and life sciences.

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Build Future-Ready Skills

Equip young people with transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and digital literacy alongside technical STEM knowledge.

WHAT TO EXPECT

About the Expo

  • Annual event with 2,000+ attendees

  • Industry exhibitors and higher education providers
  • Interactive STEM exhibits
  • Direct engagement with STEM professionals and role models. Focus on accessibility for all
  • Collaboration with industry, education and community partners
  • Measured impact through attendance, school participation and feedback

What Participants Are Saying

“The Expo was energetic, busy, and exciting, with a constant flow of students engaging with exhibitors, exploring career opportunities, and discovering the breadth of STEM pathways available to them.”

PARENT

“The Expo provided a fun, interactive learning environment where students could speak directly with industry professionals, experience hands-on activities, and gain a better understanding of STEM careers”

STUDENT

“The Expo was inspiring, engaging, and motivating, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world applications while encouraging them to consider future opportunities in STEM.”

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2026 Sponsors:

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2026 Partners:

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