Boy and girl building a model for EDT schools activity for RIAT24

EDT

RAFCT is the Headline partner of Industrial Cadets and EDT delivered Key Stage 3 Experience Days, which are designed to inspire and engage young people, encouraging a positive attitude towards STEM subjects. 

A couple of girls and a boy taking part in an experiment for EDT school activities for RIAT24

EDT developed Industrial Cadets with support from industry to provide a benchmark accreditation, mapping activities against a skills and competency framework.  Inspired by its Patron, His Majesty King Charles III, Industrial Cadets is the “Kitemark” award for young people engaging with the world of work, providing much needed insights and real-life experiences.  

Girls and boys watching a simulation screen with an instructor for an EDT school activity for RIAT24

As part of the partnership, the Road to RIAT and Road to RIAT: Blast Off competitions are accredited by Industrial Cadets. 

Boy and girl building a model for EDT schools activity for RIAT24

EDT KS3 Experience Days

EDT KS3 Challenger Experiences are designed to inspire and engage young people, encouraging a positive attitude towards maths, engineering, digital technology, and science. These workshops bring STEM subjects to life with hands-on activities that align with students' interests, focusing on themes like the environment, sustainability, aerospace, digital innovation, and the built environment.

The STEM experiences provide real-world relevance to classroom learning. Each workshop is aligned to the National Curriculum whilst offering interactive and accessible learning.