PEEBLES-based Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions is on a mission to inspire youngsters to include science and technology subjects in their education.
Working in partnership with provider EDT and trade association PPMA, Evolution recently facilitated a day of hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) activities to Peebles High School pupils. The days involve challenges that demonstrate the interaction between these disciplines in real-life and workplace scenarios.
Evolution marketing manager Susan Brown said, “Our business depends heavily on various aspects of engineering – mechanical, electrical, electronic, design. There is a definite skills shortage in these areas and this creates a real opportunity for young people when considering future careers.
“We want to support our local young people (to) understand the sorts of activities that depend on engineering and technical subjects and hopefully inspire some to pursue these in their future education.”
