“The unique thrill of building, driving and racing RC models is truly captivating for people of all ages and from all backgrounds”
Andy Hyde. Founder, RC Vision
RC Vision is a new social venture that will use the sport of electric radio control car racing to close the diversity gap in STEM learning and career engagement and improve the emotional wellbeing of minoritised young people.
Our mission is to close the STEM engagement gap by providing services that encourage minoritised children and young people to take part in activities that develop "engineering habits of mind" and help people feel belonging within STEM career paths.
“The need for diversity and inclusion in STEM goes further than any skills gap or economic imperative; it is our obligation to create an equitable society, free of systemic discrimination for future generations.”
“STEM skills are crucial for the UK’s productivity; a shortage of STEM skills in the workforce is a key economic problem. The challenge of electrifying the UK economy will need to draw on every resource available.”
“My sport is a pretty fantastic discipline. I’m sure you’re not surprised to hear me say that. But really, motorsport is an amazing opportunity to show marginalised communities how an education in STEM can lead them onto so many paths.”
— Lewis Hamilton, Accelerating Change: Improving Representation of Black People in UK Motorsport
The UK economy suffers a loss of £1.5bn per year due to STEM skills shortages. This not only represents a loss in terms of the UK’s prosperity but also for young people and adults learning skills, working in more skilled employment and potentially pioneering new technologies.
The economic impact of the STEM skills shortage will rise significantly in future if the current trajectory continues.”
— The Institution of Engineering and Technology, May 2021
“Latest statistics suggest that women in core STEM occupations fell 2017-18 to 22%. A key UK growth sector, up by 8.5% pa in job numbers, engineering professionals, has a gender balance of 88% men, 12% women. The skilled trades workforce is just 8% women.”
“This gender imbalance starts in early years. In 2018 a study of primary school children aged 7-11 concluded that boys were 4x more likely to be interested in becoming an engineer than girls.”
New to RC?
If you’ve never seen an RC race, check out the video below from one of our events this summer. And, then listen to former F1 star Pedro de La Rosa talk about how RC racing led to his successful career spanning 107 Formula One Grand Prix.
Contact RCVision:
If you would like to find out more about the plan and how you can get involved please contact us - we’d love to hear from you.
andy@rcvision.co.uk
07973 156711
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