Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are subjects at the very heart of Shell. Our industry needs talented people with relevant knowledge and skills in these areas. Through our STEM-related programmes, we aim to equip future generations with the skills to lead the emerging energy transition.
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Watch: NXPlorers – Shell’s Global STEM Programme
Shell aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Many countries still face a shortage of suitably qualified STEM graduates. Shell has responded by creating a global programme called NXplorers, which introduces future leaders to the complex and creative thinking needed to bring about positive change. We aim to encourage more than one million young people to join the programme by 2020. NXplorers is run by Shell and the global educational group Shaping Learning. To find out more visit the NXplorers website.
STEM programmes around the globe
Australia
Shell Australia’s Social Investment portfolio aims to increase the employability of vulnerable and disadvantaged young Australians. Through education and support, Shell’s Social Investment will help youths aged 10 to 25 in developing skills including maths and science that will assist them in unlocking their future career potential.
Brazil
Shell Brazil runs the Science Education Award which recognises and rewards STEM teachers in Brazil’s public sector.
Canada
Shell is a long-time supporter of the Indspire programme dedicated to providing the necessary tools for indigenous people to achieve their potential.
The Netherlands
In the Netherlands, Shell launched the Generation Discover Festival to inspire children, parents and teachers in the world of science. One of the events is The Bright Ideas Challenge which empowers secondary school children to explore solutions to the emerging global energy challenges.
Shell supports Jet-Net, Youth and Technology Network Netherlands, which provide students with experiences and practical content for the science curriculum that show that technology is challenging, meaningful and socially relevant.
Nigeria
Shell has a number of educational initiatives including scholarships, research internships, graduate awareness programmes and education support.
Singapore
We believe the answers to tomorrow’s energy challenges lie in young people’s ingenuity. That’s why we’re inviting secondary school students, aged 13-16, to imagine innovative solutions to power the cities of the future.
UK
There are a number of programmes supporting STEM in the UK including The Bright Ideas Challenge, Tomorrow's Engineers and Girls in Energy.
US
Shell supports a variety of educational initiatives that improve student performance, encourage diversity and benefit our nation’s future competitiveness.
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