What is a Go Construct STEM Ambassador?

Go Construct STEM Ambassadors are construction professionals who act as the face of the industry for young people.

Ambassadors often provide the first introduction to the construction industry for young people, delivering a life-changing impact on their future career decisions.

Ambassadors engage with young people across the UK, from schools and workplaces to careers fairs and events, sharing the fantastic opportunities available in the industry.

What does a Go Construct STEM Ambassador do?

Go Construct STEM Ambassadors bring the construction industry to life. They engage with young people at educational events across the UK to raise aspirations, illuminate career options and support learning.

Ambassadors lead a wide range of activities, including:

• Running a trade stand at a careers fair, answering questions and handing out leaflets
• Delivering a talk, sharing your experiences of getting into and working in the industry
• Leading practical sessions or workshops, giving young people a taste of life in construction
• Providing one-to-one mentorship to someone who is just starting out
• Helping teachers to develop curriculum resources and activities 
• Network with likeminded professionals, developing your career as an ambassador.

Who can become a Go Construct STEM Ambassador?

Anyone working in the industry can be a Go Construct STEM Ambassador. You just need to be passionate about construction and the built environment, and willing to share your experiences with others.

Whether you’re a first year apprentice or a company director, we’d love your support to help more people experience the many varied opportunities in our sector.

Who are the current ambassadors?

• From a vast range of construction disciplines and careers
• Aged 17+ and at various stages of their careers
• 45% female
• People who want to make a difference 
• May or may not have been to university or studied a STEM subject.

Being a Go Construct STEM Ambassador not only helps encourage the next generation of construction workers, but brings plenty of personal benefits too, including:

• Promoting awareness of issues that are important to you
• Strengthening your CV as you progress your construction career
• Making a real impact on the lives of young people
• Joining a large, supportive network of like-minded people
• Receiving training, experience and the opportunity to learn new skills
• Achieving real continuous personal & professional development.  

If you’re passionate about Construction and the Built Environment, and willing to share your experiences with others, why not consider becoming a Go Construct STEM Ambassador? It couldn’t be easier.

STEP 1 Complete the STEM Ambassador registration process

STEP 2 Add the Go Construct STEM Ambassador Scheme to your profile.

Watch our ‘How to become a Go Construct STEM Ambassador with Anjali’ video to guide you through the process.

If you're already registered as a STEM Ambassador, you will need to join the Go Construct STEM Ambassador scheme, which is specific to the construction & built environment sector. 

It's quick and easy to do:

• Watch the 'Existing STEM Ambassadors – how to apply video’. It only takes two minutes!
• Join the Go Construct STEM Ambassador scheme.

Since 2020, we have collaborated with STEM Learning, the leading ambassador programme in the UK, to create a new partnership to grow the ambassador programme for construction and the built environment.

STEM Learning is the UK’s largest provider of education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 

STEM Learning have over 32,000 ambassadors and 19 regional hubs across the UK offering training, continuous personal development, support, opportunities and local expertise.

Their digital platform acts as a one-stop-shop for training, industry events, feedback and Go Construct resources.