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Author(s) -
Wynarczyk Pooran
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
new technology, work and employment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.889
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1468-005X
pISSN - 0268-1072
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-005x.2009.00232.x
Subject(s) - workforce , engineering , mathematics education , engineering management , medical education , management , economic growth , mathematics , economics , medicine
This paper investigates the impact of the F1 (Formula One) in Schools Challenge on the supply of future skilled workforce in the North East England. The findings, based on a survey of five schools (finalists), demonstrate the profound impact of this initiative on male and female school students' future education and career plans.