Imaginative Teaching Resources & Inspirational Career Ideas from the Chilled Food Industry

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about chilled careers

  • How do I become a CFA STEM Ambassador?

  • Register online with  STEM Ambassadors
    Select ‘Chilled Food Association’ as the professional organisation
    Check the box allowing data sharing.
    You will then receive an email from your local STEM Ambassadors contract holder with the next steps.

    You do not need a background in education, the programme offers full training, support, and a FREE DBS check. Volunteering with STEM Ambassadors gives you a treasury of free training, learning, guidance, support, and professional development tools and opportunities. The free and easily accessed structured online courses and resources will give you the confidence, techniques, and knowledge to inspire young people in STEM.

    All STEM Ambassadors must complete the process before they can begin to volunteer in schools.

  • What resources are available for me?

  • CFA has a range of lesson plans you can download and share with colleagues and schools, covering hygiene, bacteria, taste, NPD, microbial structure, pH/juice/yeast.

    We also have practical resources available to Chilled Ambassadors:

    MicroTrumps
    Nanobugs microbe tattoos
    LC fridge thermometers
    Glo-germ handwash training kits
    Career path interviews and job descriptions

  • What will I do?

  • How much you get involved is entirely up to you.

    Our Chilled STEM Ambassadors go out into schools to talk to students at assemblies and in lessons. They regularly take part in careers and science fairs such as the Big Bang Derby talking to teachers and students. And they might also get involved in developing new teaching resources for schools.

  • What are the benefits of becoming a Chilled STEM Ambassador?

  • Ambassadors report feeling re-energised in their work. They have the satisfaction of knowing they’re making a contribution to the future of the industry whilst showing students genuine career opportunities.

  • I’ve never taught before – what do I need to know?

  • The STEM website has all you need to know about being an Ambassador, including the support available.

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