STEM-Up Project 
The funded and free skills programme that will enable you or your business to excel.
STEM-Up is a £2.8m project that is co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) until March 2023. The project has been launched to assist those aged 19+, residing within areas covered by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP), whether they are an employer, employee, or currently unemployed.
Solihull College & University Centre, Birmingham City University and Aston University have joined together to provide a wide range of training courses and ‘taster’ workshops that are fully funded and FREE; thereby enabling participants to develop their skills in subjects related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In addition to the above, courses are also available for associated Soft Skills and disciplines linking STEM to The Arts (STEAM).
Courses on Offer
Here is just a small selection of what is presently on offer, subject to eligibility requirements.
| Course Title | Start Dates / Times | Duration | Standard Fee | Funding Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Drone Pilot Training | Termly Starts | 1 Day | £150 | 100% |
| Cisco IT Essentials (CITE) Part 1 & 2 | Roll-On / Roll-Off | 10 Weeks | £595 | 100% |
| Level 1 Certificate in Mathematics | Roll-On / Roll-Off | 1 Month | £724 | 100% |
| Level 1 Certificate in English | Roll-On / Roll-Off | 1 Month | £724 | 100% |
| Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity | Roll-On / Roll-Off | 2 Months | £724 | 100% |
| Level 2 Certificate in Data Protection & Data Security | Roll-On / Roll-Off | 2 Months | £724 | 100% |
| Level 3 Leadership & Management Diploma (CMI) | September & Demand-led | 1 Year | £1550 | 100% |
| Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering | September & January | 1 Year | £3345 | 100% |
| Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction – Civil Engineering | September & January | 2 Years | £5000 | 100% |
Choosing the Right Course
STEM skills are of significant benefit when seeking to boost your employability and career progression, but they are also essential for regional business growth and for helping your organisation to retain its competitive advantage. However, we appreciate that choosing the right course for you may be challenging, so with the help of our Skills Analysts, we shall:
- Help you to determine your skills requirements.
- Complete an individual action plan to assist with your continuing professional development.
- Provide access to an array of free webinars and expertise across all three institutions.
- Support you when reviewing and evaluating your learner journey.
- Award you with a GBSLEP certificate upon the fulfilment of your programme.
Contact Us
For further information and to take advantage of this offer, please contact our STEM-Up Project Team
