It’s no surprise that our CEO Alison is over the moon to tell the world about the new Geospatial apprenticeship pathways just announced. COYO has worked closely with our lovely friends at Topcon Positioning, The Survey Association and Chartered Institute Of Civil Engineering Surveyors to support the introduction of surveying in our schools.
We’ve already got some great students lined up for a life less ordinary!
UK students have wowed a gathering of esteemed industry judges with their home design skills. As they decided on the winners of this year’s Class Of Your Own design challenge our judges said of all the entries:
“Excellent submissions. Many presented to professional standards. If they can achieve this now, just think what they could do as qualified professionals!”
The ‘Home for Everyone Design Challenge’ was launched in Spring 2017, with the support of the CIC and the Office for Disability Issues. This unique opportunity challenged young people to create the ideal inclusive house.
Students were encouraged to think about the range of people who live in their community, on their street and in their town. The very young to the very old, the fit and not fit, disabled and able-bodied, and those who face different challenges in their everyday lives.
Using their ingenuity and creativity, our winning teams designed a safe, comfortable, accessible and secure house, that truly supports health and well being; houses that are truly a home.
Meet our winners…
Here at Class Of Your Own, we’re big believers in the value of applied mathematics. Young people often ask “When will I use this formula or equation?”, and it’s often hard to explain in the context of the world of work.
The ‘DEC Maths Explained’ guide aims to support teachers in helping their students to understand and apply the mathematics involved in the Design Engineer Construct! Learning Programme, mapped to the Level 1 syllabus.
“I wish I’d had this when I was at school!”
That’s something we hear often from our friends in industry, and now we’re looking for a dynamic evangelist who understands the importance of inspiring the next generation of professionals (and their teachers!) to discover the digital construction industry.
After winning a significant contract to deliver the DEC Learning Programme in Shropshire and Herefordshire schools, this position would suit a self motivated, enthusiastic and personable individual who is looking for a career change that offers genuine job satisfaction.
Full details here: Current Vacancies
Closing date 15th June 2017.
by GeoConnexion
In the latest stage of a five year commitment to Design Engineer Construct!® (DEC), Topcon GB & Ireland is helping to launch a new land surveying programme for schools in the UK to educate students and spark their interest in land surveying careers.
Topcon’s support includes the donation of ten comprehensive surveying kits containing the most cutting-edge surveying hardware and software. The team will also be working closely with both DEC and the schools to make sure students and teachers are getting the most out of the equipment.
As a key partner of the programme, Topcon is working closely with DEC to launch the new land surveying teaching programme and provide essential equipment to assist the learning.
Geospatial trailblazerMarch 19, 2018 - 12:25 pm
A Home for Everyone winning designs are judged to be exceptionalOctober 9, 2017 - 11:39 am
DEC brings maths to lifeOctober 2, 2017 - 10:11 am
Topcon helps COYO to inspire the next generation of land surveyorsMarch 13, 2017 - 3:07 pm
Access all areas for DEC Teachers at GEO Careers 2017February 15, 2017 - 5:36 pm
DEC students present on Samsung stand at BETT show and make new industry connectionsFebruary 8, 2017 - 2:33 pm
Kinross High School among the first in UK to benefit from WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff’s new engagement programme with schoolsNovember 20, 2016 - 12:19 pmDEC! Awarding Organisation
DEC! Strategic Technology Partner
DEC! Training Solutions Provider
DEC! Digital Video Partner
DEC! IT Partner
COYO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, and others providing services on behalf of COYO, to share this commitment
