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 resource includes talking heads of JLR staff who share their journeys into engineering and JLR and the kind of roles and activities they have in the business.

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The initiative follows a survey of 1,000 pupils aged 11–14, which revealed misconceptions and barriers around STEM subjects. Over a quarter (26%) of students believe STEM is “just for boys”, while only 1% think it’s “just for girls”. Encouragingly, 75% of girls say they would consider a career in STEM – compared to 88% 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% vs. 20% 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. 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. 

Morgan Gore, Schools Engagement Lead at JLR, said: "Supporting the school’s Design Technology curriculum, Create Possible provides our students early access to realworld career insights, far beyond the traditional classroom experience. Through hands-on experiences and exposure to industry pathways, it’s encouraging them to explore future possibilities, make informed decisions, and grow in confidence. 

Lorna Trout, Head of Design Technology at Oakley School in Warwickshire, said: "Create Possible builds on JLR’s longstanding 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.   

Warwickshire Skills Hub and Warwickshire Careers Service have been working closely with JLR and other technology companies and schools and education providers in the county around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and STEM activity, and through the Future Skills Programme, to help shape skills delivery for the technologies and roles of the present and future. The Create Possible initiative from JLR is another angle and route for schools and educators to engage our young people in design and the making of products.

In April 2025, the Warwickshire Careers Hub partnered with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to deliver an invaluable Teacher Encounter at their cutting-edge Gaydon site. A Teacher Encounter is a unique opportunity for educators to step inside real-world workplaces, discover how classroom subjects come to life in industry, and gain fresh insights into career pathways and emerging technologies.

"The JLR experience was nothing short of inspiring," said Chloe Millage, Careers Service Team Manager at Warwickshire Skills Hub and Careers Hub. "Warwickshire teachers explored the heart of the automotive sector, enjoyed an exclusive guided tour of JLR’s state-of-the-art facilities, and connected with the bright minds shaping the future - graduates, undergraduates, and apprentices who shared their journeys and ambitions.

"This immersive day gave teachers the tools and knowledge to bring careers education to life, helping students see the exciting possibilities that await them in the world of work."