Most children will not come across the concept of engineering until later in their school life, even though engineering and technical skills are crucial to economic success and there is a growing skills shortage in this sector. By supporting the K’nex Challenge project which aims to provide primary school children with an introduction to the exciting world of mechanical engineering, we are opening the conversation on the numerous opportunities in the field.
The programme offers a fun and exciting way for children between 9 and 11 years old, to explore the STEM universe and develop skills such as communication and team-working, in the process of solving an engineering problem, through hands-on activities guided by STEM Ambassadors.