With just a few months to go until Get up to Speed with STEM 2020, the organisers are encouraging schools and any young people wishing to attend to secure their place as soon as possible after a record number of early bookings.

The event is Yorkshire’s largest annual employer-inspired science, technology, engineering, manufacturing and construction careers day aimed at young people.

Get up to Speed with STEM will take place at the Magna Science Centre in Rotherham on 25 March.

Figures show that the 2020 event is already set to be the biggest yet, with three-times as many schools, youngsters, families and businesses signed up to take part at this stage as any previous event.

John Barber, CEO of the Work-wise Foundation and chairman of the Get up to Speed steering group, said: “We often see most visitor bookings come in after Christmas, when schools have finalised their plans for the new term.

"Having already allocated more than 1,600 visitor tickets, it is great to see that they are keener than ever.

Our 10th anniversary is going to be the best event yet, and although Get up to Speed with STEM is free to attend, we do have to allocate spaces on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

“With less than half of the visitor tickets remaining and only a few morning sessions still available, we would encourage anyone that does want to come along to sign up now to avoid missing out.”

This year’s event will include a focus on robotics and renewables, feature 10 zones to mark 10 years and include presentations from previous visitors who have gone on to secure a career in STEM-related industries.

For more details and to book places, go to the Web site (www.getuptospeed.org.uk).