All schools are invited to take up this exciting STEM opportunity to take part in the Young Eco Engineers (YEE) Project, where children build and race a real electric "Goblin" car.

The project blends hands-on engineering with environmental creativity. The students will work alongside professional engineering facilitators to assemble the kit, and then use recycled materials to design the bodywork and team costumes. The project culminates in an exciting Grand Prix racing challenge against other schools from across Kent and Medway next June.

Students working on their Goblin YEE electric car
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Target Group are pupils in year 5, 6 or 7 who would benefit from this the most and be most interested.

The project officially launches with a virtual kick-off meeting in October. New schools will also have an initial briefing/training from the steering group to help us get set up.

Outcomes reported for employers/employees

  • contributing to the development of the future workforce
  • raising profile in the community
  • developing interpersonal skills of employees
  • meeting Corporate Social Responsibility aims
  • providing personal development
  • networking with other engineers/technicians
  • raising awareness of education today
  • enjoyment

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Young Eco Engineers goblin vehicle

Outcomes reported for schools
  • raising awareness and interest in technology and engineering as future career choices
  • engendering a positive attitude towards engineering in teachers, pupils and parents
  • adding context and enjoyment to the STEM curriculum
  • enhancing key skills, especially team building, communication and problem solving
  • supporting collaboration/transition between primary and secondary schools
  • providing an introduction to accreditation - CREST Awards
  • improving relationships with adults other than parents and teachers
  • raising self-esteem and confidence
  • enabling interaction with good role-models
  • improving links with local business
  • improving literacy and numeracy skills; children see a point to writing and maths
  • improving attendance; children do not want to miss club days
  • raising school profile with parents
  • a fun day out for all the family

For details contact Toni@mebp.org

Medway Education Business Partnership- Bringing businesses and schools together since 1989, delivering projects and programmes that develop the essential employability skills of our young people, to develop tomorrow’s workforce.