Cornerstones Program

Unlocking Potential

The Cornerstones Program offers Grade 9 and 10 students 30 hours of real-world experience, integrating two work-related experiences into the Stamford high school diploma. Students work with industry experts for project-based learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The program culminates in a showcased project each year and quarterly progress reports, giving students skills and confidence for university applications and future careers.

This transformative program challenges students to think critically and creatively, gain a unique perspective on their passions and interests, and develop essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, unlocking their full potential for success in Grades 11 and 12.

Stamford Cornerstones Program

2024/2025 Cornerstones Program Information

Stamford proudly presents 7 projects with distinct focuses that reflect student voice and ambitions: careers in artificial intelligence, sustainable design and virtual engineering, digital marketing, the fitness & wellness industry, the food and beverage industry, law and art management.

Artistry in Curation

Explore how art galleries and museums tell unique stories through curation!
Art curation is a fascinating process that connects the artists and the audience, translating the artists’ inspirations and intentions into bespoke visitor experiences that create stories and impact. Join this program and learn to curate your own exhibition, playing with space and time! You will meet real-life curators and hear their experience in exhibition planning, commercial art management, gallery operations, and propose your own curation. You will also be introduced to digital drawing in the process.

Metaverse Architecture (Developed by Hong Kong university of Science and Technology)

Are you ready for some 3D world-building, and design a virtual experience?
In real-world architecture, holistic design thinking is required to balance architectural ingenuity, sustainability, and civic accessibility with human-centric urban planning principles. In a virtual world, the sophistication of this project lies in good conceptualization and storytelling, impeccable construction, and a smooth and sensible user experience. Building on foundation engineering and existing STEMinn knowledge, this project will challenge you to conceptualize, design, and construct an immersive virtual experience using industry-standard software such as Blender. Guided and supported by senior-year university engineering students, you will hone your skills in 3D modeling and virtual reality development and integration. Bring your imagination to life, sign up now!

ESG Innovator

Let’s pair AI with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and see innovation compounds!
Sustainability risks are real and businesses worldwide are practising ESG principles to manage and mitigate these risks in ways that can be measured. What is ESG? Why is it important? Why are we not hearing more of it at school? How can we promote ESG further? Join this project to up your game in business and AI knowledge! You will develop hands-on skills in leveraging AI technologies to conduct research, collect data, and analyze, and create compelling narratives and materials to present on the topic of ESG in innovative ways.

Behind a Million Dollar Brand

Aspiring marketers, do you have what it takes to build your own campaign and launch a brand?
Behind every successful brand is a meticulous marketing strategy that drives the decision around content, platforms, collaborations, and many more fun and buzz-generating tactics. Before the fun begins, you research; research to learn about your market, your brand proposition, and your target audience Join this project to experience life as a brand marketer! You will be exposed to the key skills in developing marketing campaigns and get hands-on experience exploring the latest digital marketing trends and creating your own promotional pieces!

Beyond the Plate

Food and beverage industry is business management, with food! Fancy taking a deep dive?
This comprehensive hospitality career-taster project will explore various facets of the industry. From delivering exceptional guest service to team management and operational efficiency, you will gain firsthand insights into success in this competitive, fast-paced field As a culminating project of the experience, you will develop your own restaurant concept, integrating the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course. Sign up now, and let’s dig in!

The Business Of Wellness

In the multi-million dollar fitness industry, what does it take to stand out and achieve success?
Being fit and healthy can look very different for every individual, and turning this coaching into a sustainable business can be a completely different experience too! Join this project to work with a personal trainer and a wellness coach to learn expert advice on everything from concept creation and execution to training and marketing. You will also work to define solutions to future-proof the fitness and wellness industry as a whole. Learn how your passion can become a career!

Legal in Action

Here’s your gateway to the legal profession!
This taster course provides an in-depth introduction to the legal system and courtroom procedures, focusing on developing practical skills such as research, presentation, critical thinking, and communication. Students will explore the Hong Kong court structure, participate in a trial simulation, visit a barrister’s chambers, and meet a solicitor to gain insights into the width and depth of the legal profession.

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