Future Makers

Empowering Girls into STEM

Future Makers is a school-based STEM initiative that empowers girls to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and maths. Delivered by AspireHer, these free interactive workshops aim to make STEM fun, relatable, and filled with possibility.

Through creative challenges, storytelling, and real-life role models, Future Makers helps girls aged 8-18 discover their potential as future engineers, coders, designers, and problem-solvers.

How it works

Structure:

  • 60–90 minute in-school workshops

  • Hands-on STEM activity challenge

  • Role model stories from women in STEM

  • Free access to AspireHer mentoring and events

Outcomes for Students:

  • Increased awareness of STEM careers

  • Boosted confidence in problem-solving and creativity

  • A sense of belonging in STEM spaces

How Schools Benefit:

  • Supports your careers, PSHE, and diversity goals

  • No cost to participate

  • Simple setup — we bring all the materials

  • Strengthens your commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

  • Helps fulfil the gaps for good career guidance

  • Provides pupils with access to industry role models and real-life career pathways

  • Boosts your school’s reputation for supporting girls in STEM

How Colleges and Universities Benefit:

  • Opportunities to host Future Makers sessions on campus, inspiring younger cohorts

  • No cost to participate
  • Strengthens your outreach and widening participation goals

  • Builds bridges with local schools and communities

  • Positions your institution as a champion for diversity in STEM education

  • Enables your students and staff to volunteer as mentors or facilitators, gaining valuable leadership and community experience

How Experts Can Get Involved:

We welcome experts in STEM and tech fields to join the Future Makers initiative as volunteer mentors and workshop facilitators. This is a collaboration between AspireHer and STEM Learning UK to expand our reach and ensure every volunteer is DBS-certified.

Volunteers must apply for an enhanced DBS check (facilitated through STEM Learning UK) and join AspireHer’s mentorship pool. Once approved, you’ll be assigned to deliver workshops as an AspireHer STEM Ambassador under our recognised scheme.

Whether you’re an engineer, coder, researcher, or innovator, your story could spark a future in STEM.