Partnering with STEMwork to help promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
We are pleased to partner with and support STEMworks, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, Worcestershire County Council, and District Councils throughout the country to support local school children in an exciting initiative which is now entering its sixth year.
As a part of the logistics industry, we understand how important hands-on learning and real-world application initiatives like this help develop life-long skills such as creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration - all important and integral parts of working within an ever-evolving landscape such as ours.
53 primary schools and over 2,000 students from across Worcestershire will take part in the Primary STEM Challenge to design and build a model automated warehouse using K’NEX during workshops held at each school. The challenge brings children together to promote teamwork and communication through speaking and listening and includes a variety of problem-solving scenarios.
Finalists will be able to showcase their innovative thinking at the Yamazaki Mazak’s UK Headquarters in Worcester on 15 June 2023. ArrowXL’s Richard Allen, Learning and Development Manager, and Luke Barton, Interim Regional General Manager, have been invited to attend the event as judges.
Sarah Lalor, Activities Coordinator at STEMworks UK, said: “Events like this help to shape and inspire the next generation. They have such a positive impact on all of those involved and show just how important it is to connect schools with local businesses and inspire children from an early age.”
STEMworks is a not for profit organisation that works with schools, businesses and others to help promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals.
Luke Barton, Interim Regional General Manager, commented: “We’re delighted to be a part of this exciting challenge. It’s a great way for us to connect with our local community here in Worcester. We’re very much looking forward to the event – hopefully the children will come up with some innovative ideas that we might be able to use in our warehouse!”
Gary Woodman, Chief Executive of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “This programme is just one of the ways the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and partners are working to create the county’s future workforce by inspiring young people across Worcestershire to consider STEM careers.”
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As the largest and longest established 2-person home delivery and warehousing specialist in the UK, ArrowXL delivers over two million customer orders every year. We are committed to innovation and continuous improvement - investing in technology, new services and training.
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