JLR has launched Create Possible, a free online education programme for teachers and students aged 11-14, to help tackle classroom challenges and support efforts to close the UK’s STEM skills gap.
The initiative follows a survey of 1,000 pupils aged 11-14, which revealed misconceptions and barriers around STEM subjects.
Over a quarter (26 percent) of students believe STEM is “just for boys”, while only one percent think that it’s “just for girls”. Encouragingly, 75 percent of girls say they would consider a career in
STEM – compared to 88 percent of boys.
The survey also highlighted regional disparities in access to STEM opportunities. Pupils in London are nearly twice as likely to regularly attend extracurricular STEM activities such as science fairs (36 percent vs. 20 percent national average), pointing to a postcode gap in exposure and engagement.
To help address some of these challenges, Create Possible offers curriculum-aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and engaging Q&A videos with JLR employees, designed to support teachers and help students identify their strengths, boost
motivation, and improve academic outcomes.
The programme launch responds to growing concerns about the UK’s STEM pipeline, with recent Parliamentary research highlighting that demand for STEM skills continues to outpace supply across key sectors such as engineering, digital, and manufacturing. The report warns that 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,” 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 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, launched in 2022 to strengthen links between industry and education, and the virtual work experience programme, which has engaged over 7,500 students since its inception in 2023.
In early 2025, this
commitment was further deepened with the launch of the JLR Foundation, backed by an initial funding pledge of £2.5 million, to support children and young people – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – in reaching their full potential through targeted programmes and strategic partnerships.
“Supporting the school’s Design Technology curriculum, Create Possible provides our students early access to real-world career insights, far beyond the traditional classroom experience,” said Lorna Trout, Head of Design Technology at Oakley School in Warwickshire.
“Through hands-on experiences and exposure to industry pathways, it’s encouraging them to explore future possibilities, make informed decisions, and grow in confidence.”