Summer 2022
THINK BIG NEWS Since launching in November 2021, we have worked with 21 secondary schools (including SEND schools and Alternative Provision) across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire engaging with a total of 6,098 students. Bookings are still taking place for the remainder of the summer term, and we have started securing dates with schools for next academic year.
THINK BIG AMBASSADORS Along with our core programme offer we are launching Think Big Ambassadors. These are employees of Nottingham Forest and Ideagen from a variety of roles in tech and sport that are available to book for online engagements. Think Big Ambassadors have been trained to be role models within tech and sport and are on hand to share their career journeys (including things they have overcome), give an insight into their job roles, discuss the skills they use and to engage in a Q&A with students. The sessions have been designed with the support of Nottingham Academy to maximum teacher and student engagement. To make a booking please email us at thinkbig@nottinghamforest.co.uk
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THINK BIG SCHOOL OFFER
AN INTRODUCTION TO THINK BIG (FILM) The Think Big programme kicks-off with a five-minute film, shot, directed, and produced in Nottingham - about Nottingham and technology. Students explore the city in a way never seen before. Going from the Market Square to the City Ground and ending at Ideagen, students learn how Nottingham is a leading city for technology, how tech is transforming all careers and how it influences roles at Nottingham Forest and Ideagen. We have capacity to deliver this to every secondary school in the city and the county.
THINK BIG WORKSHOPS One-hour workshops include a mix of taught activity and group challenges. Themes are Nottingham & Tech, Sport & Tech and the Diversity of Roles in tech. Workshops are delivered in school by Nottingham Forest Community Trust. We have SEND and mainstream versions of each activity. We have capacity to deliver this to every secondary school in the city and the county.
REAL PEOPLE IN TECH
We have 10 two-minute videos of real people in tech, covering role models from both Nottingham Forest and Ideagen.
Matt Derrig Social Media Manager, NFFC
Lauren Maeve Retail Assistant, NFFC
Jordan Esfahani Animator, Ideagen Plc
Max Belmega Digital Account Executive, Ideagen Plc
Niamh Williams Paid Advertising Coordinator, Ideagen Plc
Kasey Dunn Marcus Ward Video Content Manager, Nottingham Forest Women Physical Performance Coach, NFFC NFFC
Bethany Pass Digital Solutions Apprentice, Ideagen Plc
James Mills Junior Sales Executive, Ideagen Plc
Mike Smith Research and Development Architect, Ideagen Plc
MATCH DAY ACTIVITY Home game matches include stadium visits, a short City Ground overview and talk, an opportunity to see Nottingham Forest play, and a concluding talk on things seen and learnt regarding technology and different careers. These are for groups of up to 10 students and places are limited.
THINK BIG MASTERCLASSES Taking place at Ideagen head office in Ruddington, masterclasses include a tour of Ideagen, interaction with Think Big Ambassadors and an app development challenge (for up to 15 students). All activity is supported by Think Big Ambassadors. Places on these visits are limited. Bookings are being taken for 2022/2023 masterclasses now.
APPRENTICESHIPS Think Big has secured seven apprenticeships for a September 2022 start. Recruitment will be live shortly and news on the vacancies will be sent in a follow up resource pack for you.
School Voice – Stone Soup Academy This academic year we have been lucky enough to link with both Ideagen and Nottingham Forest Community Trust to participate in the Think Big Programme. We have attended several workshops at the City Ground involving a variety of students from Stone Soup Academy. We have also visited Ideagen’s offices in Ruddington. The programme encourages them to think big about their futures and reinforces that the possibilities of success are everywhere around us, especially in Nottingham.
“The impact of these workshops is great and helps students focus when back at school. It helps them set aspirational targets and motivates them to be successful.“ Duncan Bennett Head of Sciences, Business and Enterprise, Stone Soup Academy
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