Inspire Derbyshire’s next generation

Could you help young people discover where creativity, design and manufacturing could take them?

As part of the STEAM into ACTION Schools’ Challenge 2026–27, we're looking for businesses and industry professionals from across Derbyshire to take part in Derbyshire Makes Our Future.

The project will connect participating schools with people working in design and manufacturing, giving children and young people aged 8–16 the opportunity to hear from those using creativity and creative thinking in their careers.

By sharing your experience, you could help young people discover different roles and routes into industry, understand the skills valued in the workplace and see how their own ideas and creativity could connect with future possibilities.

Businesses and professionals taking part will be matched with a participating school, with opportunities to get involved during October–December 2026 and further engagement in spring 2027.

Could you inspire Derbyshire’s next generation?

Download the Derbyshire Makes Our Future Information Pack to find out more about the opportunity, why your involvement matters, what taking part could look like and the project timeline.

Ready to get involved? Complete the Expression of Interest form by Monday 21 September 2026.

Could you inspire Derbyshire’s next generation?

Want to find out more about the wider programme? Head to the STEAM into ACTION project page to discover more about the Schools’ Challenge and how we're bringing creativity, STEM and making together.