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Tuesday, 20 August 2013 - 06:17
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F1 In Schools Launched

F1 in Schools™ has been introduced in Rotterdam.The city, the Hugo de Groot School and VKV City Racing Rotterdam organizer and Dutch licensee Robert Heilbron have worked together for this latest project. 2009 F1 in Schools World Championships in London
Photo by Michael Mazengarb (Kincuri)/flickr The Hugo de Groot School is the pioneering school in the country with the program available in its curriculum. F1 in Schools, one of the leading global educational programs, is present in more than 40 countries. F1 in Schools Founder and Chairman Andrew Denford said, “As a country with a large and devoted Formula One™ fanbase, I am confident that F1 in Schools will quickly establish itself within the Netherlands as an exciting and fun initiative for students to be involved in. We wish Robert every success with its introduction into the Netherlands and will be supporting him every step of the way,” “We are very proud to have developed such a successful educational programme, “ adds Denford,”with students winning placements and full-time employment within F1,as well as securing places on apprenticeship schemes, university scholarship and industry training programmes in engineering and related subjects. Enthusing and inspiring students to enter careers in these fields is our aim and it is very rewarding to see F1 in Schools ‘alumni’ achieve their ambitions.” F1 in Schools’ launch is supported by the City of Rotterdam to encourage education in engineering. Likewise, technology is being acknowledged by the city. City Councillor Korrie Louwes, says, "This is a good example of how to inspire young people by using real examples. Formula 1 is technology and high tech together and that's what the technology sector increasingly needs. The race factor makes it even more exciting.” Source: Paddock Talk

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