Autumn–winter opportunities for 2025
As we head into the autumn term, schools and colleges are busy planning events to help young people explore their next steps and there are plenty of opportunities for Scottish Food & Drink Ambassadors to get involved
Through the STEM Ambassador Hub, you can connect directly with schools and youth groups across Scotland, from East Lothian to Ayrshire, to share your story and help students discover the range of careers within Scotland’s food and drink industry.
Even if an activity isn’t specifically about food and drink, your perspective helps young people see how science, business, sustainability and creativity all play a part in what we eat and how it’s made.
How to get involved
Visit the STEM Ambassador Hub
Go to the “browse activities” section
Use the search bar or filters (for example “careers”, “Ayrshire”, “subject choices”)
Click “express Interest” to take part
Events & activities
University student info session
📅 Wed 29 Oct | 11-11.40am
📍 Online (Teams)
A 40-minute info session for university student interested in food science, nutrition, engineering, business or another subject linked to Scotland’s food and drink sector to find out how to become a Scottish Food & Drink Ambassador.
Come along and show your support, or talk about your own experiences as an Ambassador.
DYW info session
📅 Tue 4 Nov | 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online (Teams)
Food & Drink Careers: Free Info Session for DYW Teams, Educators, Careers Advisers & Career Influencers
This free online session is for DYW teams, educators, careers advisers and career influencers who want to help young people explore opportunities in this world-class industry.
Join to:
Understand current and future career pathways in food and drink
Learn how to connect with local Food & Drink Ambassadors
Access practical classroom resources and activities
Leave with ideas, tools, and confidence to bring food and drink careers to life for your learners.
Glasgow STEM Ambassador Meetup
📅 Tue 4 Nov | 5-7pm
📍 WSP Office Glasgow, 110 Queen St, Glasgow G1 3BX
Food & Drink Careers: Free Info Session for DYW Teams, Educators, Careers Advisers & Career Influencers
Join this laidback event to get to know other local STEM Ambassadors, meet the team and learn more about the programme.
We'll be talking about some of the new changes/exciting things in the works, demo-ing some of our resources out for loan, facilitating conversations, and highlighting opportunities in the Glasgow area for STEM Ambassadors.
Whether you're able to come for the whole time or maybe for a part of it, we'd love to see you there! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Scottish Careers Week
📅 Mon 10 November – Friday 14 November
📍 Events across Scotland
Scottish Careers Week is back and it’s our chance to show the next generation what makes the food and drink industry a truly rewarding career destination.
This year's Scotland-wide campaign, led by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has the central theme of “Shape the Future”.
Be part of #ScotCareersWeek25.
East Lothian S3 Subject Choice Inspiration – Food & Drink Careers
📅 Friday 14 November 2025 | 08.15am-12.15pm
📍 East Lothian
In-person careers pathway event linking subject choices to real jobs across science, engineering, marketing and production. Interactive conversations with students over four class sessions (approximately 80 participants).
Midlothian – Sector Careers Spotlight Series
All sessions in person, 4pm–7pm
These evening sessions combine short talks, speed networking, and optional 20-minute “Insight Sessions” for employers to showcase real experiences and pathways into their sector.
📅 Tuesday 11 November
📍 Dalkeith Campus
Careers that Shape Lives
📅 Thursday 13 November
📍 Lasswade High School
Cultural & Creative
📅 Tuesday 18 November
📍 Newbattle High School
Creative, Sustainable & Regenerative
📅 Thursday 20 November
📍 Beeslack Community High School
Economy & Technology
Ayrshire Events (from January 2026)
These sessions are a great way to represent the diversity of careers in food and drink while supporting employability and subject-choice conversations across Ayrshire schools.
Kyle Academy Careers Week – 26–30 January (flexible times)
Marr College S2–S6 Careers Event – Thursday 5 February, 9:00–12:30
Garnock Academy S3 Careers Carousel – Wednesday 11 February, 9:00–12:45
Largs Academy S3–S6 Careers Event – Wednesday 11 February, timings tbc
Greenwood Academy Mock Interviews – Tuesday 17 February, 9:00–13:30
Carrick Academy S2 Pathways Event – Friday 20 February, 8:55–10:35
Ardrossan Academy Business Breakfast (Professional Services) – Thursday 26 February, timings tbc
Marr College S4–S5 Pathways Apprenticeship Event – Friday 27 February, 9:00–11:40
Irvine Royal Academy Scottish Apprenticeship Week Speakers – 2–6 March, flexible
Queen Margaret Academy S2–S3 Pathways Event – Tuesday 3 March, 8:30–11:30
Garnock Academy S2 Renewable Energy & Zero Waste Week – 16–20 March, flexible
Garnock Primary World of Work Week – 11–15 May, flexible
Blacklands Primary Careers Event – Thursday 14 May, 9:00–10:30
Marr College P6 Transition Event – date and time tbc
How to get involved
Visit the STEM Ambassador Hub - https://www.stem.org.uk/
Go to the “browse activities” section
Use the search bar or filters (e.g. “careers”, “Ayrshire”, “subject choices”)
Click “express Interest” to take part
If you’d like to chat about which opportunities might suit you best, get in touch, we’re happy to help you match your interests and availability to local events.
Your experience and enthusiasm make all the difference. Every story helps young people see just how creative, scientific and diverse Scotland’s food and drink sector really is.