In 2015, Hume City had a total of 56 schools (Government and Non-Government) operating across the municipality. Over the next 20+ years, as Hume continues to grow, it is anticipated that there will be a need for an additional 21 State Primary and Secondary schools to be delivered by the Victorian government in order to meet future population demands. This provides ample opportunity to develop after-school STEM-based programs for the students.
The number of primary school age children will increase from 19,623 in 2015 to 25,833 in 2025 and 32,388 by 2035. This is a total increase of 12,765 representing an increase of 65.1%.
Births in Hume City are predicted to increase by 145% between 2015 and 2035.
The number of secondary school age children will increase from 16,487 in 2015 to 19,910 in 2025 and 24,946 by 2035.
This is a total increase of 8,459 representing an increase of 51.3%
This provides the best opportunity to develop specialized STEM-based programs that would help the people residing in this region to get equipped to get jobs in the near future thus overcome the current unemployment rate of 33% highest in Victoria.
DATACHAKRA delivers After School STEM Program, that provides opportunities for science learning beyond the classroom in schools, community centers and local community groups across Melbourne. STEM programs provide opportunities to practice and enhance knowledge and skills, whilst increasing awareness of the relevance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to our everyday lives.
“the importance of developing a skilled and sustainable science and R&D workforce capable of supporting innovation in the longer-term cannot be overstated”
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We invite the parents/guardians of students to participate throughout the program as much as possible as it will foster science at home and a deeper engagement with their child’s learning.
Australian students ranked last in tech skills and interest in technical jobs according to a 2016 report produced for the World Economic Forum, across a global sample of countries
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