The Woking-based McLaren Group has announced that it is to join a Government-backed campaign to increase participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects.
The Your Life campaign was recently launched by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who visited the McLaren Technology Centre towards the end of last month.
Chairman and chief executive Ron Dennis said that the company will carry the campaign’s logo on the McLaren Mercedes car for the British Grand Prix. “The UK has a rich heritage in science and engineering — it is no coincidence that eight Formula One teams are based here in the UK — but I want to do more.
“With continued Government backing, I think we can rejuvenate our manufacturing industry, and Britain can help to tackle the global challenges that confront us. To do that, we need the brightest and best young people to study science and maths and to choose technical careers; that is why I am proud to support the Your Life campaign.”
Over 180 businesses and institutions have now signed up to the campaign, including Google, Microsoft, Ford, BP, Airbus, Samsung and the Science Museum.