Bid to boost STEM pupil numbers in Wales
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The scheme aims to help 5,600 pupils at 30 schools
Thousands of pupils will be encouraged to take GCSEs in science, technology, engineering or maths in order to tackle a skills shortage.
The 拢8.2m Trio Sci Cymru project announced on Monday has a focus on so-called STEM subjects.
It will be available to 5,600 pupils at 30 schools in north and west Wales, and the south Wales valleys.
Out-of-school roadshows and interactive activity days will be held to generate pupils' interest in the subjects.
The scheme has received 拢5.7m funding from the EU and 拢2.5m from the Welsh Government's National Science Academy.
"Technology is moving at an increasing pace and for Wales to capitalise on this change we need a skilled workforce," said Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford.
"This EU investment will help stimulate interest in these core subjects, encouraging take up and in turn growing the Welsh economy."
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