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Formula E, the world’s first and only all electric motorsport, continues to accelerate change on- and off-track through its flagship STEM and sustainability youth education programme, Driving Force presented by PIF E360. The programme comes as the UK faces a projected deficit of 200,000 skilled workers in net-zero roles by 2030, according to PwC research, while green job opportunities continue to expand by 9.2% year-on-year.
The skills gap has prompted new Department of Education statutory guidance for schools to create stronger links between subject lessons and careers. Every pupil is required to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in that subject helps gain entry to, and work within, a wide range of careers.
All students between Years 7 and 11 are to experience at least one meaningful encounter with an employer each year and to learn about careers through every subject.
Driving Force uses the appeal of all-electric motorsport to engage students aged eight to 18 in sustainability education, equipping young people with the knowledge, confidence and role models needed to pursue the ever-growing roles in sustainability, science and tech.
In-person workshop at Hammersmith Academy
As part of its community engagement, Formula E delivered an in-person Driving Force workshop at Hammersmith Academy in London on 16th July, reaching more than 90 students.
The session represents the type of direct intervention that research suggests can significantly influence young people's career aspirations and STEM representation, and is part of a series of 5 workshops delivered across London in July, focusing on schools close to the upcoming London E-Prix race location of the Excel in East London, and the Formula E HQ in Hammersmith.
Earlier this year, Formula E also delivered Driving Force workshops in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Miami, United States during their respective race weeks.
Through hands-on learning, the in-person workshops connected classroom learning to real-world careers in motorsport, mobility, engineering, battery innovation and clean energy, leaving behind a lasting community legacy in the heart of London.
Julia Pallé, VP of Sustainability, Formula E said: "A survey in 2024 of more than 7,000 UK secondary‑school students reveals a worrying downward trend in both their involvement in and their ambition to pursue STEM subjects—a stark wake‑up call for educators and policymakers alike.
"Teachers are being asked to make stronger connections between subjects and careers, but they need support from employers to do that effectively. Driving Force, presented by PIF E360, is part of the solution to help the education system deliver what our students and our green economy both desperately need to succeed.”
In addition to Driving Force, Formula E’s wider social impact strategy includes several key initiatives including FIA Girls on Track, the Better Futures Fund, and Inspiration Hour.
Together, these programmes form a core part of Formula E’s commitment to delivering long-term, community-focused benefits in every host city and create inclusive opportunities.
Formula E was born out of a desire to help shape a more sustainable future for current and future generations to come and continues to deepen its commitment to creating lasting, positive change through social impact initiatives that aim to tackle inequalities and nurture inclusive, resilient and diverse communities in every city they visit.
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