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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched Create Possible, a free online education programme designed to support teachers and students aged 11-14 in tackling classroom challenges and bridging the UK’s STEM skills gap. The initiative comes in response to a survey of 1,000 pupils, which revealed misconceptions and barriers around STEM subjects.

The survey found that over a quarter (26%) of students believe STEM is “just for boys,” while only 1% think it’s “just for girls.” However, 75% of girls say they would consider a career in STEM, highlighting the potential for more to be done to encourage girls to pursue STEM fields.

Create Possible offers curriculum-aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and engaging Q&A videos with JLR employees to support teachers and help students identify their strengths, boost motivation, and improve academic outcomes. The programme aims to address regional disparities in access to STEM opportunities and provide equal access to STEM education.

The launch of Create Possible responds to growing concerns about the UK’s STEM pipeline with demand for STEM skills outpacing supply across key sectors such as engineering, digital and manufacturing. Without targeted interventions, the UK risks falling short of the workforce needed to drive innovation and economic growth.

“Teachers face real pressures in preparing students for a fast-changing world,” says Morgan Gore, Schools Engagement Lead at JLR. “Through the launch of Create Possible, JLR is making a vital investment in future talent – helping address the UK’s STEM skills gap and secure the next generation of innovators.”

The programme has already received positive feedback from educators, with Lorna Trout, Head of Design Technology at Oakley School in Warwickshire, praising Create Possible for providing students with early access to real-world career insights and hands-on experiences.

Create Possible builds on JLR’s long-standing commitment to advancing youth futures, complementing a suite of initiatives designed to inspire and empower the next generation. These include the JLR Schools’ Partnership Programme and the virtual work experience programme, which has engaged over 7,500 students since its inception in 2023.

By providing access to STEM education and opportunities, JLR aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and help bridge the UK’s STEM skills gap.