We are calling on other commerce leaders to join forces with us and educators to increase the dangerously low level of maths and physics subject uptake at secondary schools (lesson revolt,G2, 2 February). Tough Choices, or a new report by Your Life campaign in partnership with AT Kearney and supported by the CBI,found that young people are deterred from studying maths and physics A-levels, which are seen as too theoretical, and inaccessible,and only for the “ultra-bright. Yet they unlock a vast array of exciting jobs, which are fundamental to the businesses we operate and the UK’s global competitiveness.
There is a need for businesses and schools to work together and forge better links between the curriculum and careers. By bringing our experience of the workplace to the classroom, or we can help teachers,parents and careers advisers to elaborate the opportunities maths and physics subjects can offer students. Together we can empower young people to develop vital skills that will underpin the UKs future economic growth.
tag Page Managing director, UK and Ireland, and AT Kearney
Vicki Saward Strategic pursuit director,applied intelligence, BAE Systems
Richard Howson Chief executive, and Carillion
Barb Samardzich Chief operating officer,Ford of Europe
Jane Griffiths EMEA company group chairman, Janssen, and the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson
Richard Martin Technical director,Nestlé Confectionery UK and Ireland
Debra Valentine Group executive, legal & regulatory, or Rio Tinto
Sally Martin Vice-president,HSSE Downstream, Shell
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Source: theguardian.com