Digital Dairy Chain

STEM
Engagement

As the UK’s second largest milk field, dairy manufacturing in Cumbria and Southwest Scotland offers a wide range of employment opportunities and stimulating career routes.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Think working in the dairy sector is just about milking cows?! Guess again. Job opportunities range from Animal Nutritionist to Milk Recorder, or Dairy Robotics Engineer to Hoof Trimmer.

One of the aims of the Digital Dairy Chain is to engage with young people across the region to highlight the range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) jobs available in the dairy industry and develop a long-term pipeline of talent for the sector.

How We Do This

We organise and host events with the aim of inspiring and engaging young people aged 10-14 with the range of careers in the four STEM pillars. Our events bring together industry, further education establishments and schools under one roof. There are so many amazing organisations and companies out there trying to spread the same message and we believe collaboration is the key to ensuring the future talent pipeline.

A programme of events is being delivered to primary and secondary schools in Cumbria and Southwest Scotland by our Partner organisation SmartSTEMs. At these events, young people have the opportunity to meet role models who work in various careers. They are able to take part in a range of activities highlighting the role of STEM in the industry and its application in the process from ‘Grass to Glass’ and ‘Farm to Fork’.

Your Stem Engagement Team

Donna Walton

STEM ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME MANAGER

I have spent the last 14 years as a Primary Teacher, Science Lead and STEM facilitator. My role within the Digital Dairy Chain allows me to bring my love of education, children and STEM together, in a new and interesting way.