Sutton Central by-election
A by-election will take place on Thursday 10 April 2025 to elect a new local councillor in Sutton Central.
STEAM Hub - Sutton STEAMS Ahead
Welcome to the STEAM Hub: Find Your Future
Meet an artificial intelligence interviewer, IRL (short for 'In Real Life'). They're on a mission to find out about the STEAM careers available to young people today. IRL interviewed an interesting array of STEAM professionals, collecting valuable insights about popular AND other lesser known career options in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. Watch the videos below to see fascinating stories of how people started their career journey and got to where they are now. There's often an impressive blend of experiences that lead people on the most interesting paths and we hope these videos resonate and help you find your future in STEAM.
Sector Summaries
These four videos give you a quick overview of the different sectors we have found STEAM careers are thriving in.
Technology
Find out about the world of technology through the eyes of a Data Engineer, Software Engineer, and Team Lead in game development.
Education
Education happens everywhere - in a museum, in a theatre, and even in nature. Watch this video to find out more!
Arts
Creativity relies on science, technology, engineering and maths, just as much as the others need the arts. Watch this video to find out how!
Medicine
It might be surprising to find out that no day is the same in the medical field, whether you are in the lab or working with patients.
Meet the STEAM Professionals
These videos contain a 3-5 minute window into the inspiring lives of STEAM professionals. Watch each one to find out more about how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math can play an important role in every career. Have any of these videos particularly inspired you to find out more about a specific career? Let us know by emailing suttonsteansahead@sutton.gov.uk.
Alex Towers
Drummer, Douglas Bader Big Band
Drummer, Douglas Bader Big Band
Debarati Sethi
Senior Scientific Officer, Institute of Cancer Research
Senior Scientific Officer, Institute of Cancer Research
Hanan Ahmed
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Matthew Tyler
Medical Statistician, Institute of Cancer Research
Medical Statistician, Institute of Cancer Research
Rebecca Olajide
Learning Resources Producer, Science Museum
Learning Resources Producer, Science Museum
Wahyu Wulaningsih
Doctor, Clinical Oncology at The Royal Marsden Hospital
Doctor, Clinical Oncology at The Royal Marsden Hospital
Dan Ruddick
Architect, dMFK
Architect, dMFK
Gary Burchell
Team Lead, Fireblade Software
Team Lead, Fireblade Software
Isabelle Luk Hang
Data Engineer, AccentureUK
Data Engineer, AccentureUK
Olivia Durkin
Head of Training & Theatre, Stagetext
Head of Training & Theatre, Stagetext
Sarah Foss
Horticulturalist
Horticulturalist
Will Webb & George Magner
Filmmakers
Filmmakers
Want a career in STEAM?
If you are looking for more information on how to kickstart your career in STEAM, look no further! The Sutton STEAMs Ahead team have worked together with some great partners to create this comprehensive list of resources, videos, and support that can help you find your future career in STEAM.
Sutton Council Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are for anyone aged 16+ and not in full-time education.
Graduate Trainee Schemes
Kickstart your career in local government with hands-on experience through a traineeship.
Unpacking the Credits
A series of videos to open up the worlds of film, music, publishing, theatre, architecture and design for young Londoners.
Constructing South London
Find out the value of getting an apprenticeship in the construction industry.
Institute Cancer Research
Find training opportunities to take the next step in the field of cancer research.
Future Learn
A free guide towards your desired future. Search courses online from universities worldwide.
