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ACP Revisits Townley Grammar as 2026 Roadshow Gains Momentum

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme was pleased to continue its 2026 Roadshow with a visit to Townley Grammar School in Bexleyheath on 10 February 2026. The full-day event welcomed approximately 120 students, including visiting groups from five surrounding schools. The ACP team for the visit comprised of Chris Marshall, Mike Stokes and Ogi Damjanovic, with […]

Moreton Hall Hosts ACP’s First Roadshow of 2026

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme visited Moreton Hall in Oswestry, Shropshire on Tuesday 20 January 2026, delivering a Roadshow Experience for approximately 80 students. The day was designed to address both the opportunities and uncertainties surrounding rapidly emerging technologies, particularly as students begin to consider how automation, AI, and immersive systems may shape their future […]

Merry Christmas 2025 from the ACP

With 2025 drawing to a close, the Trustees and Support Team at The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme would like to thank every school, teacher, student, and industry supporter who has taken part in the programme this year. Throughout 2025, the ACP has delivered 20 school presentations across the UK, engaging thousands of students in inspiring […]

Final Lift-Off of 2025: ACP Inspires Students at Carshalton Boys Sports College

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme delivered its final event of the year at Carshalton Boys Sports College on Monday 8 December 2025. Around 90 students from Years 10, 11 and 12 took part in the day, which was designed to broaden students’ understanding of modern aerospace and its rapidly evolving career landscape. The morning opened […]

Aviation Takes Centre Stage as ACP Returns to John Leggott College

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme returned to John Leggott College on Tuesday 2 December 2025, after a strong response to its previous visit in October. This second visit welcomed around 100 students from the host college, Outwood Academy Brumby and Outwood Academy Foxhills. The morning began with an exploration of the rapid changes taking place […]

ACP Flight Simulator Takes Off at School Roadshows

The ACP has taken another step forward in expanding its interactive STEM offering with the introduction of the ACP Flight Simulator, a high-fidelity flying experience purpose built in-house for use during school breakout sessions. The system debuted on 2 December 2025 at an ACP presentation, where it was enthusiastically received by students. Engineered specifically with […]

ACP Engages 120 Students at William Perkin CoE School in Greenford

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme (ACP) delivered a full-day event at William Perkin Church of England High School in Greenford, where a combined group of 120 Year 11 and A-Level students took part in an immersive programme focused on future technology, innovation, and careers connected to the rapidly evolving aerospace landscape. The morning presentations examined […]

Students from Buckinghamshire Explore Aerospace Careers at Beaconsfield High School

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme (ACP) visited Beaconsfield High School on Wednesday 12th November 2025, where around 80 students took part in an inspiring day dedicated to the future of aerospace, innovation, and technology. The audience included students not only from the host school but also from Chiltern Hill Academy, Reading Blue Coat School, and […]

Inspiring the Next Generation at Ada Lovelace CoE School

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme (ACP) continued its 2025/26 school outreach with a visit to Ada Lovelace Church of England School in Ealing on Monday 20th October 2025. The session welcomed around 115 students, including attendees from several neighbouring schools, for an interactive day of discovery into the rapidly advancing world of aerospace and aviation. […]

ACP Showcases Aerospace Technology at Peterborough STEM Festival 2025

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme (ACP) returned to the Peterborough STEM Festival at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) on Saturday 18th October 2025, delivering another day of hands-on aerospace innovation to an enthusiastic audience. More than 1,000 visitors engaged with ACP’s exhibits throughout the event, exploring the intersection of engineering, design, and flight technology. The ACP […]

Aerospace Careers Take Flight at Historic Wycombe Abbey

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme (ACP) continued its 2025/26 national tour with a visit to Wycombe Abbey School in High Wycombe on Tuesday 14th October 2025. The event welcomed 100 students, including pupils from seven neighbouring schools, for a day of discovery and hands-on engagement with the future of aerospace. Set against the backdrop of […]

Exploring Aerospace Innovation in the Heart of London

The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme (ACP) delivered its fourth presentation of the 2025/26 academic year at the City of London School for Girls, located within the Barbican on Monday 13th October 2025. The event brought together 120 students for an immersive introduction to the technologies, challenges, and career pathways shaping the aerospace sector. Led by […]