A team from supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive visited University College Isle of Man (UCM) to inspire young people about STEM careers.
Robert Yates, Ella Podmore MBE and Beth Elliot from McLaren Automotive delivered two sessions which included an inspiring presentation about their experiences in engineering, followed by opportunity to walkaround an Artura supercar and meet with local industry experts.
The first event was for UCM’s Engineering and Motor Vehicle students, with the second event being open to the public.
Across the two events 80 young people aged 14+ attended.
McLaren team
The McLaren team brought with them an Artura, which is McLaren’s first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid supercar.
Robert is a Body Engineering Project Manager at McLaren Automotive who originally hails from the Isle of Man.
Having completed his secondary education at St Ninian’s High School, Robert completed a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Automotive Engineering at Huddersfield University before working for car brand Vauxhall.
Having worked for McLaren since 2012, Robert is passionate about cars and is proud to work for a company which makes some of the most exciting and technologically advanced cars in the world.
UCM
Sam Warren, Head of Faculty for Environment and Sustainability said: “We’re extremely grateful to Robert, Ella and Beth for coming across to the Island to share their experiences and inspire the next generation of Engineers.
“We also want to thank Love Tech, the Department of Enterprise (DFE) and the Awareness of Careers in Engineering team (ACE) who have made this visit possible.
“Not only was this a great opportunity for our students but we were pleased to welcome in other young people who might be interested in a career in Engineering.”
Sam Warren, Head of Faculty for Environment and Sustainability
Robert added: “It’s been wonderful to come back to the Island, this time being able to promote STEM and the wide range of exciting careers that come from these subjects.
“I am very fortunate to work in such a fantastic industry, doing something I love and working for a company which makes some of the most exciting and technologically advanced cars in the world, and I want to inspire others to do something they love.”
The event was planned to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week.
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