Great Science Share for Schools & MYPATH: Building Futures Through Early Careers Education

A collaboration to inspire pupils, build science capital, and encourage every young mind to see a future in science. 

Science: Why Bother? is a new science series of videos, aligned to curriculum topics showcasing diverse careers. Play the video and and connect your pupils with great stories about how science works in the real world.

GSSfS are really proud to collaborate with MYPATH making a step change to how we can link science learning with careers education.

It’s your time to:
- broaden access
- challenge stereotypes, and
- inspire pupils to be more aware of their space in science. 

Benefits 
- topics your pupils are thinking about have related careers videos
- teachers don’t have to spend lots of time sorting and sifting the right resource… we’ve done that for you!
- scientists and engineers of all types demonstrate the relevance of their work to younger audiences.

MYPATH 
Founded by former Careers Leader, Jamie Pywell, MYPATH aims to transform how careers education is delivered. It challenges the perception of careers education as an add-on, instead positioning it as an engaging and impactful part of learning, while reducing workload for educators. 

Why this collaboration matters 
This partnership addresses the early formation of career aspirations by embedding careers into science education. It helps pupils view science as accessible and relevant, while broadening their understanding of what science is and who it is for. Rather than directing pupils toward specific careers, it encourages exploration and expands their sense of possibility. 

MYPATH equips teachers with meaningful, curriculum-linked resources, aligning with Great Science Share for Schools’ commitment to inclusive participation and raising the profile of science. Together, they support curiosity, ambition, and relevance in science learning. 

Drawing on insights from What Works in Primary Careers Education, this partnership reflects a research-informed approach. Evidence shows children begin forming career stereotypes related to gender, ethnicity, and social background from as young as age six, influencing their aspirations and future choices. Early exposure to the world of work helps broaden horizons, increase motivation, and build confidence. The Science Capital Teaching Approach further highlights that engagement is shaped by what pupils know, who they know, and how relevant science feels to their lives. 

Try it for yourself! 
The best way to see the impact of these resources is to explore one linked to a Great Guided Enquiry. 

MY PATH VIDEOS LINKED TO:

  • Animal Action: Science, Why Bother? Living things and their habitats 

Want more tailored to your pupil enquiries, visit MYPATH here!