Cyber STEM Fest Bromsgrove 2025 at Bromsgrove School

Savient Limited were incredibly proud to be involved with yesterday's Cyber STEM Fest Bromsgrove 2025 at Bromsgrove School and thanks to Paul James and Sarah James for representing us.

A huge thank you goes to Johnny Palmer MBCS CITP for leading the charge in Worcestershire and orchestrating such a remarkable event. While last year's event was great, yesterdays at Bromsgrove School (a CyberFirst Gold school), was truly exceptional. Johnny, along with Fran Round and Simon Jones form a dedicated and passionate team that created this invaluable opportunity for students to gain insights into the IT and Cyber industry.

The invitation extended beyond Bromsgrove School, welcoming local sixth forms and colleges across Worcestershire and the West Midlands to join conversations.

The appreciation from all speakers for Johnny's vision was evident, and the quality and value provided by all speakers and sponsors were outstanding. You only needed to see the collection of businesses and educational providers present to understand our collective passion for supporting this event.

It was particularly inspiring to have several students, originally inspired by Johnny himself, return to share their journeys. Hearing how they successfully navigated university, apprenticeships, and courses to make a significant impact in their IT and Cyber roles was fantastic. They were eager to share their experiences with current students and continue the conversations and building valuable connections.

The day's agenda featured so many discussions:

🖥️ From in-depth sessions on the Computer Misuse Act and the risks associated with illegal or unethical tech use.
🎓 Comprehensive explorations of Cyber Security career paths from institutions like the University of Warwick and the University of Worcester.
💳 First-hand accounts of working in Cyber Security in the Finance Sector from the team at HSBC.
💡 Practical guidance on navigating cyber career paths, from apprentice or undergraduate to professional, including how to avoid common pitfalls.

We were especially delighted that Paul James, Innovation Director at Savient Limited, shared his expertises about "What they don’t teach you about the Tech Industry" and top tips for career success, offer valuable insights on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub for career development and how to get ahead in the fast pace industry of tech.

As the summer term draws to a close, we're eagerly anticipating the next plans for when schools return in September. We're keen to explore how Savient Limited can continue to support students in considering a career in STEM and working with Johnny Palmer MBCS CITP to make this happen for the future generation - watch this space!